Female Founder Workshop: How do You Structure Effectively for Raising Pre-seed and Seed Capital?

​As an early-stage founder, structuring your pre-seed and seed raise effectively is crucial to avoid hassle down the line.

​Investors don’t just invest in ideas; they also want to know that you can effectively manage a cap table and possess the necessary proficiency to structure your fundraising efforts for long term success.

​Convertible securities are quickly becoming the standard in the US, but it can be tricky to navigate the nuances and understand what will fit your situation.

​So if you’re looking to simply deepen your knowledge to plan ahead, or/and are already doing a raise, this workshop is for you.

​Here’s what we’ll dive into:

• ​What is a convertible security, and how do they compare, e.g. a convertible note versus a SAFE?

• ​What are the typical terms when raising pre-seed money, and what expectations are reasonable?

• ​Raising Pre-Seed/Seed Money on Convertible Securities (e.g. Convertible Notes, SAFEs, etc.) and its impact on company ownership

• ​Explaining Company “Valuations” as it pertains to Convertible Securities (and clarifying certain misconceptions)

• ​Understanding your own Cap Table (and the importance of keeping this in order)

​This workshop is led by the legal masterminds Justin Lurie and Alexa La Barbiera from Crowell & Moring LLP, a renowned international law firm focused on supporting a company's legal needs from startup funding through their exit.