VentureCapital.Org

How to Raise Money® Educational Seminars

We are proud to say our core programs generate positive results and outcomes. 70% of the companies that go through our programs raise capital within 12 months of completed mentorship. On average our VCO alumni startups collectively raise $45 million of early-stage capital each year. Our programs have an educational component as well as a networking component with investors, service providers, and others that can move your startup forward.

Can I raise money? From where?
How do I find an investor?
What else do I need to know?

Are you thinking about raising money and not sure where to start? VentureCapital.Org offers educational How to Raise Money® seminars to assist entrepreneurs in better understanding the nuances in raising capital.
Seminars include:

Convertible Notes vs. SAFE Agreements

This educational seminar covers the difference between taking investment using a traditional convertible note compared with a SAFE Agreement. It will touch on differences on conversion terms, discount rates, valuation caps, and cost considerations.

Alternate Sources of Financing

This education seminar covers the sources of financing available to for your startup. It covers State and Federal Grant opportunities, angel investment, venture capital, asset-based, and non-traditional debt financing opportunities.

Cap Table Basics

This educational seminar covers how to set up a capitalization table that is investor friendly, allows for future allocations of equity to employees, and minimize tax liability going forward.

Term Sheet Basics

This educational seminar covers basic terms and mechanics of terms sheets. It will cover preferred vs. non-preferred equity, liquidation preferences, warrant coverage, rights of first refusal, voting rights, ratchet terms, and other terms you need to be familiar with to protect existing stakeholders in your startup.

Every seminar is different as there is always new content provided by new people.

We always include subject matter experts like serial entrepreneurs, attorneys, finance providers, investors, and marketing professionals who have deep knowledge in growing venture backed companies. These seminars are usually two hours long and features venture professionals giving you the best advice and up-to-date information on what entrepreneurs need to successfully raise money.

How to Raise Money® Educational Seminars

Educational Seminars assist entrepreneurs to better understand the nuances in raising capital. These include setting up the capitalization table properly, the difference between Convertible Notes and SAFE Agreements, term sheet mechanics, & alternate sources of financing. Every seminar is different as there is always new content provided by new people. We always include subject matter experts like serial entrepreneurs, attorneys, finance providers, investors, and marketing professionals who have deep knowledge in growing venture-backed companies.