Online Event

Startup Funding in the Caribbean, featuring RevUp & Mscale

Learn the most effective tactics to raise your first round

Date
Feb 26, 2026
Time
05:00 pm - 06:30 pm
Address
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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 interactive, online fundraising workshop, which will provide practical, step by step advice. It will feature talks from entrepreneurs who have successfully raised money for their businesses and investors funding companies. Learn expert tips, the pitfalls to avoid, what investors are looking for, and how equity works. An Official Caribbean Tech Week Event.
Who should attend:
This is a practical online session focused on raising startup funding and making founders investment-ready. 

Founders & Entrepreneurs
  • Aspiring founders with an idea but not sure how to fund it. 
  • Early-stage founders working on prototypes or MVPs who want to understand funding strategies.
  • Founders preparing to raise pre-seed or seed rounds and looking for best practices. 

Startup Investors & Ecosystem Builders
  • Angel investors or VCs wanting insight into Caribbean startup dynamics and deal flow.
  • Accelerator or incubator leaders looking to support founders with practical fundraising know-how. 

Mentors, Advisors & Support Organizations
  • Startup mentors who help founders refine pitches and go-to-market plans. 
  • Business advisors or coaches focused on investment readiness. 
  • University entrepreneurship program leaders and ecosystem partners who guide early ventures. 

Others Who Can Benefit
  • Corporate innovation executives looking to connect with startup talent. 
  • Government or economic development stakeholders supporting startup financing. 

In short: if you’re involved in launching, advising, investing in, or supporting startups — especially in the Caribbean ecosystem — this webinar is worth attending.


What You'll Learn:
  • Key metrics and pre-requisites for raising funding
  • How to make yourself more attractive to investors
  • The best ways to source different funding resources such as Angel investors, Venture Capitalists, grants and loans

Additional Resources:
Find more Startup Events, learn about Funding Benchmarks and Milestones, or visit our Insights Blog for more startup tips.

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 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.

About Caribbean Tech Week:
Caribbean Tech Week is a festival of events showcasing the people, products, businesses, and ideas powering the rise of the Digital Caribbean!

Speakers

Sandra

Sandra Glasgow

Managing Director @ RevUp Caribbean Limited

Jeffrey

Jeffrey Faustin

Managing Partner @ Jenson Ventures

Ugo

Ugo Ikemba

Founder @ Mscale LLC

Rawle

Rawle Annandsingh

Director @ Founder Institute Caribbean

Bárbara

Bárbara Harteneck

Executive Director @ WeInvest LatAm

Traci

Traci Geisler

Director @ Blackstone LaunchPad

Platinum Partners

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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 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.


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