In-Person Event

Startup Funding 101: How to Raise Capital for Your Idea

Learn the basics of fundraising

Date

Sep 22, 2015

Time

03:30 pm - 06:00 pm

Address

Axis Space, 333 Las Olas Way, CU1, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

Timezone

Do you have a business idea or product 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 beginner fundraising workshop, which will provide practical, step by step advice, and 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. Join us for a great event! PARKING Suggestions: Las Olas River House Self-Parking $5 (Mention to the people at valet you want to self-park and that you're going to Axis Space) or City Parking Garage SE 1st Ave and SE 2nd Street hourly metered (Right next to FAU and Broward College)

Who Should Attend?

Anyone who is thinking about raising money for their idea or business
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 Drinks at a Local Bar or Restaurant

This event is free to attend. Join us for a fun evening! For more free startup events, visit http://FI.co/events.

Finding Axis Space: 333 Las Olas Way CU1 (Axis lives inside the tallest blue building in Downtown Ft. Lauderdale: Las Olas River House. Once you are in front of Las Olas River House, follow the map below to walk to the entrance of Axis!)

Parking Suggestions:

Las Olas River House Self-Parking: First-come, first-serve $5 (mention to the people at valet that you want to self-park and that you're going to the event at Axis.)

City Parking Garage: SE 1st Ave and SE 2nd St. (Right next to FAU & Broward College)