In-Person Event

How to finance your Dream Company

Learn the basics of fundraising

Date
Sep 28, 2015
Time
01:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Address
BRIIM Center, Kampinkuja 2, Helsinki, Finland
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Do you have a business idea or product that needs funding? Exacty where and how can you get money for your startup idea? What do you need to do before trying to raise funding? Join us for a fundraising workshop that provides practical, step by step advice. Get expert tips from entrepreneurs who have successfully raised money and investors actively funding businesses. Learn about pitfalls to avoid, what investors are looking for, how equity works and more. We begin with a buffet at 6 pm and presentations start at 6.30. Speakers incude Micke Paqvalén (Founder & CEO of KIOSKED), Tuomas Wuoti (Founder & CEO of WALKBASE) and Petri Lehmuskoski (Portfolio Entrepreneur & Investor). After 8 pm we do serious networking among smart people who are looking for other ambitious people with entrepreneurial minds who also want to change their lives.

Who Should Attend?

  • Anyone who is thinking about raising money for their idea or business 
  • Anyone that wants an understanding of fundraising for early stage businesses and products

 

 What are some of the Topics?

  • The key metrics and pre-requisites for raising funding, and the anatomy of a "fundable" company
  • How to make yourself more attractive to investors
  • How to utilize online fundraising networks and platforms, like AngelList, Gust, Kickstarter, and Indiegogo.
  • How to meet and work with different sources of capital, such as friends and family, angel investors, venture capitalists, government grants and loans, and more. 

What is the Agenda?

  • Welcome buffet and Socializing
  • Talks from Entrepreneurs who have raised capital, and Investors who fund startups
  • Question and Answer
  • Introduction to the Founder Institute
  • Discussion and Drinks at a Local Bar or Restaurant
  • Serious networking among ambitious people with entrepreneurial minds

 

This event is free to attend. REGISTER and join us for a fun evening!
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Speakers

Tuomas

Tuomas Wuoti

CEO @ Walkbase

Micke

Micke Paqvalén

International business builder, Investor & Speaker @ Trä Group

Platinum Partners

Local Partners

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