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Discover and Reach Out to The Right Investors

The Investor Targeting & Outreach Bootcamp will teach you the tactics, frameworks, and best practices used by over 27,000 startups to raise $10BN+ in seed and venture capital.

Bootcamp Dates

May 22, 2023 May 26, 2023
Sessions take place 10:00AM - 1:00PM Pacific Time

Bootcamp Cost

$599

Bootcamp Structure

  • Small cohort of participants

  • Optional networking sessions, assignments, and reading materials

  • 2 interactive workshops with live presentations and open Q&A

  • Post-bootcamp events and networking opportunities

Investor Targeting & Outreach Bootcamp

What you will get out of this bootcamp

This speed training will provide entrepreneurs with a proven structured method for booking meetings with qualified investors. By the end of the bootcamp, you will be able to:

  • Research and build a targeted list of suitable investors
  • Map out your 'connection path' to investors
  • Employ the best investor introduction practices
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Meet your Instructor

Nathan Beckord

Nathan is the CEO of Foundersuite - a venture-backed company that gives startups the necessary tools to raise capital. Since launching in 2016 over 27,000 startups have raised over $10 BN in seed and venture capital. Prior to starting Foundersuite, Nathan spent ten years working with over 150 startups as their interim CFO. He has an MBA in Entrepreneurship and is a Certified Financial Analyst (CFA).

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    Lily ($41M+ funding)
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    Ernest Chan
    PredictNow ($750K+ funding)

Bootcamp Schedule

This intensive 2 day bootcamp contains live workshops, assignments, and networking opportunities with your cohort.

Program Dates
May 22, 2023 May 26, 2023
Day 1
Mon May 22, 2023

Targeting & Outreach Techniques

This session will cover techniques for building a target list of investors and how to qualify that list. We'll also clarify how to map a connection path and ask for an introduction. Additionally, we will explore effective cold email tactics.

Duration: 3 hrs + optional networking
Goals
  • Launch an investor outreach campaign that drives results
  • Build a list of investors perfect for your business
  • Create and start sending effective cold emails
Day 2
Fri May 26, 2023

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 assignments, and network with their peers.

Duration: 2 hrs + optional networking
Goals
  • Discuss specific use cases with the instructor and ask questions
  • Network, exchange ideas, and share examples with your cohort
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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 Investor Targeting & Outreach 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

Any startup founder that is raising capital, or plans to raise capital within the next 18 months can benefit. The tactics are applicable to all industries and to all regions. Alternatively, anyone interested in learning the latest best practices around investor outreach.

Not necessarily. The tactics and techniques learned in this bootcamp can help you prepare for fundraising whenever your future startup is ready.

No, but it is s a good idea to know what type of funding you are seeking and from what sources (angels, VCs, etc). We highly recommend you review the Founder Institute's benchmarks page (fi.co/benchmarks).

No. The whole idea of this bootcamp is to help you identify the right investors and initiate a structured outreach process.

Cohort participants get one free month of Foundersuite.com and access to the investor database, CRM, pitch hosting, investor updates and more.

This bootcamp takes place online and can be attended virtually.

All participants can get a full refund, for any reason, by requesting the refund via email before the start of the bootcamp.

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.

Due to the small size of the cohort, we are not offering any scholarships at this time.

No, there is no equity component to this bootcamp.

Please email any questions to bootcamps(at)founderinstitute.com

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