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Funding Lab Q4 2022

At the Founder Institute, you won't "learn" how to build a business. Rather, you will build your business alongside top startup experts using a proven, structured process that has helped some of the world's fastest growing companies raise over $1.85BN. 

Our core program includes a series of challenging growth sprints, in addition to Weekly Feedback Sessions where you will receive constant feedback on your progress from experienced Mentors and Investors. 

See the schedule for the Funding Lab Q4 2022 program below.

The Final Application Deadline for the Funding Lab Q4 2022 program is Oct 09, 2022, and you can apply to the program at FI.co/join.

Week 1 - Introduction to Fundraising

Date: Oct 18, 2022
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

Week 2 - Fundraising Setup

Date: Oct 27, 2022
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

Week 3 - Fundraising Advisor

Date: Nov 03, 2022
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

Week 4 - Unit Economics

Date: Nov 10, 2022
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

This week, you will solidify your customer profile and financial model for investors. We will also place you in a working group with other  Founders so that you can receive feedback and support. The team at FI HQ will be hosting an orientation to discuss the next 3 months and to answer any questions that come up.


Week 5 - Fundraising Advisor

Date: Nov 17, 2022
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

The team at FI HQ along with your working group members will begin to provide you with detailed feedback on your pitch deck and on your target list. You will hold and set up practice pitches, expand your target list and will improve your deck. In addition, you will engage with your existing equity holders, to make sure you have their support during your fundraising.

Week 6 - Pitching Friendlies

Date: Nov 24, 2022
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

This week you will practice pitching as well as answering investor questions. You will begin then begin to ramp up your Connector and friendly investor outreach.

Week 7 - Refinement

Date: Dec 01, 2022
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

This week, you will be refining your fundraising materials and approach based on your connector and friendly investor feedback.

Week 8 - Fundraising Readiness Review

Date: Dec 08, 2022
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

Week 9 - Initial Pitching

Date: Dec 15, 2022
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

Week 10 - Medium Pitching

Accelerate your pitch meetings

Date: Dec 22, 2022
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

The goal of this week is to accelerate pitching and start to secure PACT Commitment Letters.

Week 12 - Follow-up

Date: Jan 05, 2023
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

Post Program Resources

The 4 month Core-Program is just the beginning. We have developed extensive support programs and resources for our Alumni that far exceed any other comparable startup program.

Continued Support

FI Alumni
  • Dedicated Alumni Support Team in Silicon Valley
  • Access to the world's largest network of mentors and investors (35,000+)
  • Private Alumni mailing lists
  • $2M+ in partner discounts
  • Invites to FI sessions & network events
  • Potentail introductions to investors

Post-Programs

Founder Lab
  • A series of virtual advisory programs where you work with our Silicon Valley HQ team to reach next milestones
  • Funding Lab helps get your lead investor within 6 months
  • P/M Fit Lab (2023) helps you get to Product Market Fit
  • FI Venture Network helps you get intros to investors
  • 100% customized and FREE for Alumni