training to help startups raise venture capital

Building on its experience following the creation of its first venture capital training program for students and young professionals, Front Row Ventures is delivering a second, new training program that builds on what they have learned, in addition to sharing tips from several successful entrepreneurs. A badge of recognition will be sent after the training, which will enable venture capital teams to better identify startups and the organizations that support them that are prepared to raise funds.

This bilingual training course, available online, is made up of seven modules, including a better understanding of venture capital, the technical aspects of fund-raising, and the process that governs venture capital firms. venture capital firms (VCs). In addition to helping startups, this course is also aimed at those who accompany these Canadian companies, notably within accelerators and incubators.

The training costs $500 per individual license, with a 50% discount for students and startups. In addition, in Quebec, thanks to a partnership with MAIN, members of their network benefit from a 50% discount on the regular price.

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"Our mission at Front Row Ventures is to build Canada's next generation of technology from all sides of the table. As managers of a fund that invests in the pre-seed stage, we have seen that the fundraising process is very opaque for many entrepreneurs.
By sharing our knowledge and that of other successful investors and entrepreneurs, we are committed to increasing the number of successful fundraisers and helping our ecosystem thrive."
—Emmanuelle Coppinger, Managing Director, Front Row Ventures

"The training will help raise the skill level ofstartupsthat will be meeting with venture capital funds. By demystifying investment capital beforehand, well-prepared entrepreneurs will be able to build stronger relationships, leading to securing financing. Espace CDPQ is proud to support knowledge sharing and contribute to the adoption of a common language."
—Nicolas Rubbo, Managing Director, Espace CDPQ

"Accelerators and incubators are always looking for ways to better understand the steps and the right timing to help entrepreneurs start raising funds. In addition, by increasing the level of knowledge of the organizations that accompany startups on a daily basis, we ensure, as an ecosystem, that we increase the chances of success for entrepreneurs and reduce the time it takes to see the benefits of these successes."
- Louis-Félix Binette, General Manager, MAIN

About Front Row Ventures

Front Row Ventures (FRV)is Canada's first student-operated, university-focused venture capital fund. We are present on more than 20 university campuses across Canada. We invest at the pre-seed stage in high-impact student entrepreneurs with diverse backgrounds and ambitious technological ideas, regardless of their field of work. Over the past six years, we have invested in more than 40 companies, including Puzzle Medical Devices, Nomic Bio, and Valence Discovery. With a $5.5 million Canada-wide fund closed earlier in 2023, we are the largest pool of capital in Canada exclusively dedicated to investing in student-founded startups.

For more information, visitfrontrow.vcand follow us onLinkedIn.

About Espace CDPQ

Created by the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec,Espace CDPQis Canada's largest venture capital community. It brings together more than 20 partner and collaborator funds with the goal of increasing access to investment capital for innovative small and medium-sized businesses with high potential in Quebec, thereby contributing to its economic development. Together, the community represents $12 billion in capital under management and a network of more than 900 companies of all sizes and from all sectors. Since its inception, Espace CDPQ's partner funds have made 120 co-investments. For more information, visitespacecdpq.comand follow us onLinkedIn.