In-Person Event

Startup Funding in Chicago: Hear from Experts

Learn the ins and outs of fundraising

Date

Aug 20, 2025

Time

07:00 pm - 09:00 pm

Address

TechNexus, 20 North Wacker Drive, #1200 , Chicago, IL, USA

Timezone

Do you have a startup that needs funding? Do you want to learn how startup funding works, what you need to do before trying to raise funding, and where you can go to get it? Then join us for this Chicago fundraising panel discussion, which will provide practical advice. It will feature talks from entrepreneurs who have successfully raised money for their businesses, and investors actively funding businesses. Learn expert tips, big pitfalls to avoid, what investors are looking for, how equity works, and more. Event will be hosted at TeamWorking by TechNexus. Food and beverage sponsor is Emerald Design.

Who Should Attend?

Anyone who is thinking about raising money for their startup
Anyone that wants an understanding of fundraising for early stage businesses and products

What are some of the Topics?

The key metrics and pre-requisites for raising funding, and the anatomy of a "fundable" company
How to make yourself more attractive to investors
How to utilize online fundraising networks and platforms, like AngelList, Gust, Kickstarter, and Indiegogo.
How to meet and work with different sources of capital, such as friends and family, angel investors, venture capitalists, government grants and loans, and more.
and more...

What is the Agenda?

Welcome and Socializing
Talks from Entrepreneurs who have raised capital, and Investors who fund startups
Question and Answer
Introduction to the Founder Institute
Discussion and Networking

TeamWorking by TechNexus

Emerald Design