Raising capital is one of the most difficult and frustrating parts of launching a startup. Most founders waste months trying to get investor meetings, deliver unstructured pitches, and send poorly constructed updates, often with little to show for it.
That’s why the Founder Institute created the Startup Funding Bootcamp — a live, hands-on program to help early-stage founders build a clear fundraising strategy, improve their investor pitch, and get feedback directly from mentors and investors.
This 8-week intensive program runs from July 15 to September 2, 2025, with live online sessions taking place every Tuesday. The Bootcamp is designed to fit around your schedule, and all sessions are recorded so you can watch at your convenience.
If you're a first-time founder, planning to raise in the next year, or simply tired of guessing your way through the fundraising process, this Bootcamp will save you time and increase your chances of success.
Apply now to reserve your spot: https://fi.co/bootcamp/funding
What is the Startup Funding Bootcamp About?
Raising capital is one of the most difficult and frustrating parts of launching a startup. Founders waste months trying to get meetings with investors, deliver unstructured pitches, and send poorly constructed investor updates.
Founder Institute’s structured 8-week bootcamp will guide first-time fundraisers build a strategy for today's market, and get personalized feedback from investors.
By the end of the program, participants will know how to create a compelling story, deliver their pitch effectively, and communicate with investors in a way that gets attention.
Who This Is For
Many founders start the fundraising process too early, which can be fatal. To address this issue, we created this bootcamp specifically for:
-
First-time fundraisers and aspiring entrepreneurs
-
Entrepreneurs about to embark on the fundraising process
-
Anyone interested in learning the latest best practices for startup fundraising
-
Anyone interested in teaming up with other aspiring entrepreneurs
What You'll Learn in the Startup Funding Bootcamp
In just 2 months, you'll follow a proven process to:
-
Learn how startup funding works and form a fundraising strategy
-
Pitch and connect with potential co-founders, advisors, and partners
-
Build a clear pitch deck with feedback from investors
-
Get direct answers to your toughest fundraising questions from both investors AND founders
-
Avoid costly fundraising mistakes that can doom your process before it even begins
-
Leverage the power of AI to move faster and smarter
Each week includes live online sessions with expert mentors and investors to provide guidance, pitch feedback, and answers to your specific questions.
What’s Different About This Bootcamp
Unlike generic fundraising webinars or courses, this is a live, hands-on program that brings together experienced startup mentors, investors, and founders in one place. You’re not just going to watch videos — you’ll be taking action every week.
-
Live expert feedback to improve your pitch in real-time
-
Structured templates and tools to build your investor funnel
-
Interactive sessions that focus on doing, not just listening
-
Actionable assignments to make weekly progress toward your fundraise
The entire program is built on Founder Institute’s proven methodology, which has helped 7,500+ startups collectively raise over $1.75B in funding.
Join the Startup Funding Bootcamp
If you’re serious about raising funding smarter, not harder, this is the Bootcamp for you.
Apply now to reserve your spot: https://fi.co/bootcamp/funding
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our highly-structured accelerator programs have helped entrepreneurs raised over $1.85BN in funding across over 200 cities worldwide.
Learn more about the Founder Institute at FI.co, join an upcoming startup event at FI.co/events, or subscribe to our Insights Newsletter.
