Over the last month the market for angel funding has dramatically shifted, so anyone trying to raise an angel round has to adjust (or risk not closing investment). On this live and interactive event you can learn the best ways to raise capital in today's climate, and ask questions to some of Silicon Valley's top angels and startup experts; including Irina Berkon, Managing Director of Golden Seeds; Adam Spector, Angel investor and Co-Founder at AbstractOps; Ryan Micheletti, Co-Founder of the Vet-Tech Accelerator and Global Head of Operations at Founder Institute; and Mike Suprovici, Managing Director of Portfolio Success at Founder Institute. Learn expert tips, big pitfalls to avoid, what investors are looking for, how equity works, and more.
- 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.