for startups
Venture Capital Fundraising Training
Learn everything you need to know to master the art of fundraising and secure funding for your startup.
a training program developed by Front Row Ventures, in collaboration with main and Espace CDPQ
What you'll learn:
- understand investors as well as your financing needs
- learn the practical basics of venture capital and the ideal fundraising process
- Develop your pitch and manage your pipeline for a successful fundraising round with VCs
We would like to clarify that for this training course, the Fundraising Blueprint, we will be reusing some of the content from a course called VC 101. As a result, we guarantee that even someone with no prior knowledge of venture capital will be able to understand the material.
On the agenda
Module 1: Introduction to the Course “Startup Fundraising: A Practical Guide”
1.1. Introduction to FRV
1.2. Welcome to the Course: Fundraising for Startups: A Practical Guide
1.3. What is the " Startup Fundraising" course?
1.4. Disclosure Regarding Fundraising
1.5. What to Expect: Course Structure
1.6. Thank you to our partners
Module 2: Introduction to Fundraising and Startups
2.1. Introduction
2.2. What is a startup?
2.3. “VC-backable” Companies vs. “Lifestyle” Companies
2.4. What is fundraising?
2.5. Self-Financing a Business vs. Raising External Capital
2.6. Why is fundraising important for startups?
2.7 The Startup Funding Cycle
2.8 Overview of the Various Financing Options/Methods
Module 3: Introduction to Venture Capital 101 - Understanding the Other Side of the Table
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Introduction to Venture Capital (VC) as an Asset Class
3.3. Identifying Potential Home Runsand the Due Diligence Process
3.4. Risks, Rewards, and Warning Signs
Module 4: Preparing for a Successful Venture Capital Fundraising Round
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Understanding Your Financing Needs and Setting Goals
4.3. Understanding the Fundraising Landscape
4.4. Preparing Your Presentation (Pitch)
4.5. Setting Up Your Pipeline
Module 5: Raising Funds from VCs: The Process
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Disclosure: There are a million ways to raise funds
5.3. Understanding What a Successful Process Looks Like
5.4. Practical Tip: Before You Start Raising Funds
5.5. Practical Tip: During the Fundraising Process
5.6. Practical Tip: After Issuing a Term Sheet
Module 6: Technical Aspects of Fundraising: Transaction Mechanisms
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Step #0: Lawyers, lawyers, lawyers
6.3. Understanding the Legal Aspects of Fundraising
6.4. Terms, Conditions, Investment Vehicles, and Valuations
Module 7: Post-Investment Considerations
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Managing Relationships with Investors (Existing and Potential)
7.2. Building and Growing Your Business
7.3. Preparing for Future Fundraising Efforts
Module 8: Conclusion
the trainers
Matthew He, Investor at White Star Capital
Raphael Christian-Roy, Founder/Former VC | Software & Product Engineering
training program designed by
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