Master the Art of Valuing Your Startup
Decode the 'venture math' in startup fundraising and approach investors, prepared with accurate financial forecasts
Bootcamp Dates
Bootcamp Cost
Bootcamp Structure
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Small cohort of participants
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2 interactive workshops with live presentations and open Q&A
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Optional networking sessions, assignments, and reading materials
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Post-bootcamp events and networking opportunities
Dilution & Valuation Bootcamp
What you will get out of this bootcamp
This bootcamp will advance your knowledge about startup funding calculation. We cover in-depth key topics that will help you make smarter choices and positively influence fundraising. By the end of this bootcamp you will be able to:
- Determine your startup's valuation
- Minimize founder dilution
- Implement a financial model that corresponds to the required capital for your round
Meet your Instructor
Alex Morsink
Alex is the Founder of Equivesto - an equity-focused crowdfunding platform. He is an active angel investor and advisor to many early-stage startups. Alex is also a featured mentor at several startup accelerators, where he advises portfolio companies on everything related to startup fundraising.
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The real question is: can the Founder Institute be game-changing for your business? The answer is yes. Without FI, Udemy may have never raised any money.
Gagan BiyaniUdemy (IPO, 2021) -
FI's content and structure were extremely helpful to learn everything in a step by step manner. It saved me a significant amount of time and prevented me from making a lot of mistakes!
Purva GuptaLily ($41M+ funding) -
The biggest challenge I had during fundraising was explaining our value proposition. It was complicated. The advice I got around everything from FI was spot on!
Ernest ChanPredictNow ($750K+ funding)
Bootcamp Schedule
This intensive 2-day bootcamp contains live workshops, assignments, and networking opportunities with your cohort.
Program Dates
Fundraising Calculations & Techniques
This session covers the vital topics pertinent to fundraising. You will learn how to legally structure your funding round. We will train you to calculate founder dilution and navigate cap table changes. You will also build a financial model that resonates with your round's required money. Lastly, we will unravel different startup valuation techniques.
- Learn how to determine a fair valuation for your startup
- Estimate how much money you need to raise for your startup
- Grasp how equity dilution works during fundraising
Networking & Review
This session is the 'hands-on' component of the bootcamp. Participants can discuss what they have learned, receive feedback from the instructor on their assignment, and network with their peers.
- Discuss specific use cases with the instructor and ask questions
- Network, exchange ideas, and share examples with your cohort
Join a Global Network
After completing the bootcamp you will immediately get access to additional benefits, like:
- Invites to several private FI networking events with investors in 2023, so you can make important connections
- Videos and course materials from future Dilution & Valuation bootcamps, so you are always up-to-date on the latest best practices
- Early access and priority admissions to FI Core Programs and Bootcamps
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Frequently Asked Questions
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This is for anyone interested in understanding all the math around startup fundraising, dilution, and valuation - without complications or confusion. Ideally you are a startup founder or someone who is interested in/works at a venture capital/angel investing organization.
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Having a financial model will help you apply some of the concepts in real time but it is not required.
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Yes - all enrolled participants will get access to several templates and worksheets
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This bootcamp takes place online and can be attended virtually
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All participants can get a full refund, for any reason, by requesting the refund via email before the start of the bootcamp
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Yes! Founder Institute Alum will have free access to all of the educational videos, resources, and assignments from this (and any future) Founder Institute Bootcamp. All of the content will be collected and shared with Alumni within a few weeks after the conclusion of the Bootcamp, since our team will need to review the videos and remove any potentially confidential/ sensitive information prior to sharing.
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Due to the small size of the cohort, we are not offering any scholarships at this time
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No, there is no equity component to this bootcamp
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Please email any questions to bootcamps(at)founderinstitute.com
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