Are you building a startup or exploring a new idea and wondering how to secure your first funding? Join this session to learn how early stage founders raise their first capital. We will discuss how angel investing works, how to prepare before approaching angels, and what investors look for at the idea and pre seed stage. You will also gain practical insights on pitching your startup, structuring early equity, and avoiding common mistakes first time founders make. Perfect for startup founders and idea stage entrepreneurs looking to take their first step toward funding. 🚀
What You'll Learn:
- How angel investing works in the Nordic startup ecosystem
- What angel investors look for at the idea and pre seed stage
- How to prepare before approaching angel investors
- Practical tips for pitching your startup and telling a compelling early stage story
- How early equity and investment structures typically work with angels
- Common mistakes first time founders make when raising their first capital
Who Should Attend:
- Idea stage founders exploring their first external funding
- Early stage startup founders preparing to raise angel investment
- Entrepreneurs looking to understand how angel investors evaluate opportunities
- Aspiring founders curious about how early stage startup funding works in the Nordics
- Anyone interested in learning how the Nordic angel investment ecosystem operates 🚀
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About Founder Institute:
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 8,900 entrepreneurs raise over $2BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across over 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.