Online Event

Startup Funding in a Pandemic: How to Raise Money Virtually in Canada

Learn the ins and outs of fundraising virtually.

Date
Dec 08, 2020
Time
06:30 pm - 07:30 pm
Address
Online Event
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COVID-19 has significantly changed the dynamics of startup funding, so what does the coronavirus pandemic mean for you as a startup founder raising money? How do you navigate this new landscape? Is funding drying up or are there new opportunities being created? What adjustments should you make to increase your chances of success? Join us for this interactive, online fundraising workshop, which will provide practical, step by step advice.

Who Should Attend?
  • 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.

See more Online Startup Events, or for more information about the investors, incubators, and accelerators in Waterloo, see our list of Startup Resources.

Speakers

Chris

Chris Leclerc

Coordinator, Programs and Client Experience @ Accelerator Centre

Laith

Laith Shukri

Sr. Market Development Manager @ Silicon Valley Bank

Adie

Adie Akuffo Afful

Operations @ WeFunder

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