BOOTSTRAPPING

  • It’s very important to understand if you really need to raise funds or not
  • ​Learn what is Bootstrapping nd who is it right for
  • ​Important things to keep in mind while bootstrapping
  • ​How to achieve consistent results for your startup if you are not able to raise funds?
  • ​When is the right time to go from bootstrapping to fundraising?

BEFORE YOU RAISE FUNDS

  • How to validate your startup idea before you raise funds?
  • ​Important things to keep in mind before choosing the right co-founder?
  • ​How to distribute equity among the partners?
  • ​Different types of legal entities and which one is right at what stage?
  • ​​BONUS – Ready to use e-mail Template to reach out to the Investors
  • ​BONUS – Ready to use Social Media Templates to get in touch with the investors
  • ​BONUS – List of most frequently asked 100 Questions before meeting any investor

INCUBATORS, ACCELERATORS, AND YC

  • What is an Incubator? What is an Accelerator?
  • ​How to apply and increase your chances of getting selected?
  • ​How to prepare for YC and increase your chances of getting selected?
  • BONUS – List of all the Incubators in the US
  • ​BONUS – List of all the Accelerators in the US

ALL ABOUT FUNDRAISING

  • ​How to decide the Valuation of your startup?
  • What is ESOP pool allocation?
  • ​What are the different types of funds available?
  • ​Different between Angel Round, Venture Round, and IPO?
  • ​​​BONUS – Complete List of all the Angel Networks in the US
  • ​​BONUS – Complete List of all the VC Funds in the US

GETTING READY TO RAISE FUNDS

  • ​​How to make the Perfect Pitch Deck?
  • ​​How to make the Financial Projections for your startup?
  • ​How to reach out to the Investors in a strategic manner?
  • ​How to prepare for an investor meeting?
  • ​How to follow up with the investors after the meeting?
  • ​​BONUS – Ready to use, the Pitch Deck Template
  • ​​BONUS – Ready to use Financial Projections Template

ONCE YOU RAISE FUNDS

  • ​​What is a Term Sheet and how to read it?
  • ​​How to prepare and position yourself for follow-on rounds?
  • ​How to deal with multiple funds at the same time?
  • ​What are the Exit Options for founders and investors?
  • ​What is an IPO? Understanding the process. Who is it right for?
  • ​​BONUS – Sample Term Sheet for study

INSANE VALUE BONUSES

  • ​​BONUS – Complete List of all the Angel Networks in the US
  • ​BONUS – Complete List of all the VC Funds in the US
  • ​BONUS – List of Online Publications to follow 
  • ​BONUS – List of Online Communities to follow
  • ​BONUS – List of Influencers to follow in the Startup Space
  • ​BONUS – List of all the Startup Events happening in the US
  • ​BONUS – List of most useful Books to read for startup founders
  • ​BONUS – List of most useful Podcasts to follow
  • ​BONUS – Ready to use, the Pitch Deck Template
  • ​BONUS – Ready to use Financial Projections Template
  • ​BONUS – Ready to use Email Template to reach out to the Investors
  • ​BONUS – Ready to use Social Media Templates to get in touch with the investors
  • ​BONUS – List of most frequently asked 100 Questions before meeting any investor
  • ​BONUS – Sample Term Sheet for study

PLUS, SO MUCH MORE

All these topics will be covered during the interviews with the speakers directly.
Our aim is to provide all the information an entrepreneur needs about fundraising in one place.