Chapter 6. Fund Raising
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Register for Start-G-Idea Course 1. Introduction to Fundraising for Startups
- Importance of fundraising for startup success
- Overview of the course structure and objectives
- Understanding different funding stages
- Key principles and best practices
2. Preparing for Fundraising
- Assessing funding needs and goals
- Building a compelling pitch deck
- Creating a strong value proposition
- Identifying potential investors and partners
3. Bootstrapping and Self-Funding
- Understanding bootstrapping as a funding option
- Managing personal finances for startup funding
- Strategies for self-funding
- Maximizing resources and minimizing costs
4. Friends and Family Funding
- Approaching friends and family for funding
- Structuring and documenting informal investments
- Managing expectations and potential risks
- Maintaining personal and professional relationships
5. Angel Investors and Seed Funding
- Understanding angel investors and their role
- Finding and approaching angel investors
- Pitching to angel investors effectively
- Negotiating seed funding terms and agreements
6. Venture Capital Funding
- Introduction to venture capital funding
- Finding and approaching venture capitalists
- Creating a strong investment thesis
- Pitching to venture capitalists effectively
7. Crowdfunding and Online Platforms
- Exploring crowdfunding as a funding option
- Choosing the right crowdfunding platform
- Creating a compelling crowdfunding campaign
- Managing rewards and investor relations
8. Preparing for Due Diligence
- Understanding the due diligence process
- Organizing financial and legal documentation
- Preparing for investor questions and scrutiny
- Mitigating potential red flags
9. Term Sheets and Negotiation
- Understanding term sheets and key terms
- Negotiating favorable investment terms
- Managing investor expectations
- Seeking legal counsel for investment agreements
10. Investor Relations and Post-Funding
- Building strong relationships with investors
- Communicating updates and progress
- Managing investor reporting and expectations
- Preparing for future funding rounds