Virtual Fundraising Bootcamp: Raise a pre-seed/seed round
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This bootcamp is for early-stage founders who want to learn the fundraising process. You’ll get practical advice, hands-on experience, and learn from industry experts and founders who’ve successfully raised funds. By the end of the day, you’ll have the knowledge, tools, and confidence to fundraise for your startup.
Summit Highlights
Understand the full fundraising process from start to finish.
Get practical tools and templates for investor readiness.
Practice your pitch and receive real-time feedback.
Learn directly from investors and successful founders.
Stay updated on trends in fundraising for 2025.
Agenda
10:00 AM - Welcome and Kick-Off (15 mins)
Introduction to the summit and its goals.
Overview of the day’s schedule.
Meet the speakers and facilitators.
10:15 AM - The Fundraising Process: Get Investor Ready (45 mins)
Topics Covered:
Overview of the fundraising journey.
Building a CRM to track investor outreach.
Preparing a data room with key documents.
Knowing when you’re ready to approach investors.
Takeaways:
A checklist for investor readiness.
A clear roadmap for the fundraising process.
11:00 AM - Fundraising Math: Know Your Numbers (1 Hour)
Topics Covered:
Calculating your startup’s valuation.
Know how to buld your financial models.
Figuring out how much money to raise and aligning with milestones.
Understanding key metrics: runway, burn rate, CAC, LTV, and more.
Takeaways:
A simple template to calculate your funding needs.
Insights into how investors analyze your financials.
12:00 PM - Break (30 mins)
Recharge and get ready for the interactive lunch session.
12:30 PM - Lightning Pitches: Practice and Feedback (1 Hour)
Format:
Founders deliver 2-minute pitches to investors.
Investors provide instant feedback on storytelling and delivery.
Learn from watching other founders pitch.
Takeaways:
Constructive feedback to improve your pitch.
Confidence to pitch in real scenarios.
1:30 PM - Building a Winning Pitch Deck (1 Hour)
Topics Covered:
Must-have slides for a pitch deck.
How to tell your startup’s story through visuals and data.
Common mistakes and best practices.
Takeaways:
Examples of successful pitch decks.
A framework to create or improve your deck.
2:30 PM - Investor Perspectives: What They Look For (30 Min)
Format:
Panel discussion with experienced investors.
Insights on how they evaluate startups and founders.
Red flags and due diligence tips.
Takeaways:
Practical advice from investors.
Answers to audience questions in a live Q&A.
3:00 PM - Founder Success Stories: How They Did It (30 mins)
Format:
Fireside chat with founders who’ve successfully raised funds.
Challenges they faced and how they overcame them.
Tips and strategies for securing funding.
Takeaways:
Real-world advice from founders like you.
Inspiration and motivation to tackle your fundraising.
3:30 PM - Trends in Fundraising: The 2025 Landscape (60 mins)
Topics Covered:
New funding models like crowdfunding and rolling funds.
Economic trends affecting fundraising.
Industry-specific insights to help you plan ahead.
Takeaways:
Awareness of the latest opportunities.
Strategies to adapt to current fundraising trends.
4:30 PM - Closing Remarks and Next Steps (30 mins)
Recap of the key lessons from the day.
Resources, templates, and tools for your fundraising journey.
Encouragement to network and stay connected with speakers and peers.
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