Many founders are left in the dark after they hit "send" on their pitch deck. This webinar is explicitly designed to open the “black box” of the Venture Capital internal decision-making process. By understanding exactly what happens behind closed doors, founders can strategically navigate their fundraising journey from the first email introduction to the final signed term sheet.
What You'll Learn:
- The VC internal process: A clear, step-by-step breakdown of the stages from initial screening to comprehensive due diligence.
- Partner discussions: How investment committees evaluate your startup, debate potential risks, and ultimately make funding decisions.
- The real timeline: Realistic expectations regarding how long the fundraising process actually takes.
- Effective follow-ups: Professional strategies to stay on the investor's radar and maintain momentum without being overly aggressive.
Who Should Attend:
- Early-stage founders preparing to distribute their pitch decks to institutional investors.
- Entrepreneurs currently in the fundraising process who want to improve their follow-up strategies.
- Anyone interested in understanding the rigorous evaluation mechanics of venture capital firms.
Additional Resources:
Please note: This webinar will be conducted entirely in Vietnamese.
About the Speaker:
Khiem Tran – Partner, Expara Ventures: As a Partner at a leading early-stage venture capital firm in Southeast Asia, Khiem Tran brings invaluable firsthand experience regarding how VCs process deal flow, evaluate founders, and issue term sheets.
About the Partners:
- VMCG Capital: A reputable organization focusing on Investment Management, Startup Incubation, Fundraising, M&A, and Strategic Consulting in Vietnam.
- Expara Ventures: A pioneer and leader in early-stage venture capital and enterprise incubation across Southeast Asia, dedicated to supporting innovative tech startups.
About Founder Institute:
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 8,900 entrepreneurs raise over $2BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across over 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
About Founder Institute Vietnam:
Founder Institute Vietnam (FIV) is the local chapter of the world’s largest pre-seed accelerator, bringing Silicon Valley–tested methodologies to founders in Vietnam. FIV supports early-stage entrepreneurs in validating ideas, building traction, and developing fundable, globally scalable startups. Through a structured program, hands-on mentorship, and access to a global network of investors and operators, founders gain the discipline and support needed to turn ideas into real businesses. FIV is committed to empowering the next generation of Vietnamese founders to build globally competitive companies.