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Funding Lab Q2 2023

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 $1.75BN. 

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 Q2 2023 program below.

The Final Application Deadline for the Funding Lab Q2 2023 program is Mar 12, 2023, and you can apply to the program at FI.co/join.

Week 1 - Introduction to Fundraising

Date: Mar 23, 2023
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

Week 2 - Fundraising Setup

Date: Mar 30, 2023
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

Week 3 - Fundraising Advisor

Date: Apr 06, 2023
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

Week 4 - Unit Economics

Date: Apr 13, 2023
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 - Pitching Friendlies

Date: Apr 20, 2023
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 6 - Refinement

Date: Apr 27, 2023
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 7 - Fundraising Readiness Review

Date: May 04, 2023
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

Week 8 - Initial Pitching

Date: May 11, 2023
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

Week 9 - Advanced Pitching

Date: May 18, 2023
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

The goal of this week is to accelerate pitching Grade A investors and to secure PACT Commitment Letters for at least 10% of the fundraising round value. You should have at least 15 investor meetings and at least 10 Connector meetings during the week at the minimum.


Week 10 - Follow-up

Date: May 25, 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