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Startup Funding Bootcamp

At the Founder Institute, you won't "learn" how to build a business. Rather, you will build your business alongside top startup experts using a proven, structured process that has helped some of the world's fastest growing companies raise over 2BN. 

Our core program includes a series of challenging growth sprints, in addition to Weekly Feedback Sessions where you will receive constant feedback on your progress from experienced Mentors and Investors. 

See the schedule for the Startup Funding Bootcamp program below.

The Final Application Deadline for the Startup Funding Bootcamp program is Jun 15, 2025, and you can apply to the program at FI.co/join.

Onboarding

Learn about the Founder Institute

Date: Jul 08, 2025
Starts at: 10:00 am (America/Chicago)

Kickoff & Funding Checklist

Date: Jul 15, 2025
Starts at: 10:00 am (America/Chicago)

This live session with a Mentor introduces you to the bootcamp, covers key fundraising requirements, and guides you through the startup funding checklist. Afterward, you will complete the Kickoff & Funding Checklist Sprint to evaluate your fundraising readiness.

Fundraising Math

Date: Jul 22, 2025
Starts at: 10:00 am (America/Chicago)

Learn from a Mentor how to master the key financial metrics and calculations critical for successful fundraising. After the session, complete the Fundraising Math Sprint to practice and solidify your understanding.

Fundraising Process & Operations

Date: Jul 29, 2025
Starts at: 10:00 am (America/Chicago)

Join a Mentor-led session that breaks down the fundraising process and operational essentials to help you navigate investor interactions confidently. Following the session, tackle the Fundraising Process & Operations Sprint to apply these concepts.

Pitch Deck

Date: Aug 05, 2025
Starts at: 10:00 am (America/Chicago)

In this live session, a Mentor will present best practices for crafting a compelling pitch deck that captures investor interest. You’ll then have one week to work on the Pitch Deck Sprint to start building or refining your presentation.

Ask-Me-Anything w/ Angel Investors

Date: Aug 12, 2025
Starts at: 10:00 am (America/Chicago)

Join this week's Ask-Me-Anything session and get feedback and guidance from angel investors. You will get access to this session after you complete all the weekly Sprints so far in the bootcamp. Moving forward, there will be no weekly Sprints - just AMAs and Pitch Feedback sessions to help you refine your investor pitch.

Investor Pitch Feedback Session 1

Date: Aug 19, 2025
Starts at: 10:00 am (America/Chicago)

Join this week's Investor Pitch Feedback session for feedback and guidance from investors. No Sprint this week - keep working on your pitch delivery.

Ask-Me-Anything w/ VC Investors

Date: Aug 26, 2025
Starts at: 10:00 am (America/Chicago)

This is the last Ask-Me-Anything session for this bootcamp. Join to ask your questions and get feedback from a VC Investors. No Sprint this week - keep improving your investor pitch.

Investor Pitch Feedback Session 2

Date: Sep 02, 2025
Starts at: 10:00 am (America/Chicago)

Congratulations on making it to the final week of the bootcamp! This week's final Pitch Feeback Session will allow founders from the bootcamp to get feedback and advice on their pitch from angels and VC investors.