Online Event

Bootstrapping vs. Fundraising: Making the Right Choice for Your Startup

Discover the best funding strategy for your startup—bootstrap or raise capital?

Date
Mar 20, 2025
Time
01:00 pm - 02:30 pm
Address
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Every startup faces a critical decision: should you bootstrap and grow sustainably, or raise funds to scale faster? Understanding the right approach can define your success. In this online event, we'll explore the pros and cons of bootstrapping vs. fundraising, helping founders make informed decisions that align with their startup's vision, market, and growth trajectory. Learn from experienced founders and investors as they share real-world insights on funding strategies, financial sustainability, and what it truly takes to build a thriving business.
What You'll Learn:
  • The pros and cons of bootstrapping versus raising external capital.
  • Insights from founders who have successfully scaled their startups with different funding approaches.
  • How founders can assess the right funding approach for their startup.
  • Best practices in securing and managing funds effectively.
  • Common funding mistakes and how to avoid them.

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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 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.

Speakers

Abimbola

Abimbola Adebakin

Founder/CEO @ Advantage Health Africa

Olufunto

Olufunto Boroffice

Founder/CEO @ Chanja Datti Ltd

Platinum Partners

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