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Founders, one of the best courses on #fundraising is back! During the pandemic, I took the Venture Deals course, and it completely changed my perspective on early-stage investing. It’s like joining the “dark side” but in the best possible way. 📅 Course begins on July 29th. Limited spots available! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gKKM5hbi Why You Should Take It: 🎯Comprehensive Insights: Learn everything you need to know about term sheets, valuations, and the nuances of startup financing. 🎯Expert Instructors: Taught by industry veterans Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson, for free. 🎯 Practical Skills: You work in groups to practice the skills after each chapter, which you can apply immediately. The book is fantastic, but the course takes it to another level. Whether you’re a founder or an aspiring investor, make the time to do it! Boast Techstars ID3 Ventures

Techstars and Kauffman Fellows are offering a FREE Venture Deals course starting at the end of July. Sign up if you are interested. #techstars #kauffmanfellows #vc #venturecapital #privateequity #credit #investing #investor #finance #modeling #climatetech #tech

Don't miss Venture Deals by Techstars and Kauffman Fellows: Summer 2024 Edition! (It is free) If you're an entrepreneur looking to crack the code of fundraising and get inside the investor's mind, this course is your golden ticket. Here is a snapshot of the key themes I have learned in this course: 1. Know Your Players: Understanding roles from VCs to angel investors is key to success.    2. Preparation is Key: Craft compelling pitches, executive summaries, and financial models for resonance.    3. Master the Term Sheet: Grasp economic and control terms to negotiate effectively.    4. VC Fund Mechanics: Learn about management fees, carried interest, and LP-GP dynamics.    5. Negotiate Wisely: Thorough preparation and transparency are your best allies.    6. Legal Savvy: Protect your IP and consider business-friendly incorporation locations.    7. Navigate Financing Stages: Each stage, from Seed to Late, presents unique challenges and strategies.    8. Seal the Deal: Understand LOIs nuances and negotiable terms to finalize agreements confidently. I can't stress enough how much this course has transformed my understanding of the VC world. #Venturecapital #VC #Fundraising

The Venture Deals course, offered by Techstars and Kauffman Fellows, is back! I took this course 5 years ago, and along with the book, it really is a great introduction to raising capital! Whether you are new to #AngelInvesting or just beginning your fundraising journey, this is a great resource for insights into the fundraising process and investor perspective. The Venture Deals course is based on the book Venture Deals, written by Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson, and was created with the goal of eliminating the massive information asymmetry between the entrepreneur and investor. Also, it's FREE!

What does it take to secure funding for your startup when the ask amounts to $225M? If you ask Ben Lamm, Colossal Co-founder and CEO, he’ll tell you it’s less about shopping around a perfectly polished pitch deck and more about engaging your prospects in thoughtful conversations. “Synthetic biology is a world problem, not just a private venture capital problem. And it’s a world solution.” Ben recently sat down with Forbes to talk about the unique tactics he employed to drum up a history-making amount of funds and why our moonshot mission depends on every penny. Check it out now. https://bit.ly/3tIYTNb #VC #fundraising #startup #moonshot

For startups who are raising funds from VC, Previously, I shared the pitch deck template. This attachment is how the VC thinks while you pitch. Impress your VC in one go. Below are the strategies you can focus on while hosting your slides. credit- Khosla Ventures #vc #fundraising #startups #strategies

Not a fit for our angels 😇 Fast Angel Rejections Sometimes great companies don’t resonate with a group of investors. They have been burned by that business model in a previous investment. They don’t like that kind of product. They just don’t get it. Know investor preferences before trying to pitch them. Get more startup tips at https://ftb.bz/Fundraising #startup #fundraising #angelinvestor #VC #FeelTheBoot

Securing VC funding is a pivotal moment for many startups, offering a path to accelerate growth📈, scale operations🚀, and realize their vision🎇. Yet, the journey to successful funding is fraught with complexity and challenges, especially when the market is difficult, and it is your first fundraising. It's worth mentioning that one of the main factors that can increase the likelihood of your startup's success is not just finding an investor but finding the right investor at the right time ⌚💵. How to increase your chances of finding a VCfit? Check below👇 #startupfunding #vc #VCfit #fundraising

SEED is the new SERIES A... If you're a founder that has raised 2-3 rounds or an investor who has been investing for more than 3 years you'll have noticed how the size of SEED rounds, especially for SaaS companies based in the US, or more accurately, Silicon Valley, has grown to surpass the size of what SERIES A rounds were in the past. This post contains interesting insights from a VC perspective. #startups #founders #fundraising #venturecapital #seriesa #seed #thefundraisingangel https://lnkd.in/g5UUaGgu

What I mean by a VC PITCH DECK is one that is up to the standard that a VC investor would expect to receive. Even if you are not yet raising external capital, or raising a small round for friends, family and angel investors, it pays to do the work now and get your deck up to scratch. What's The Aim Of A VC Pitch Deck? Not to raise capital... #businessmodel #founders #fundraising #jamesspurway #startupfundraising #startups #success #thefundraisingangel #VCPitchDeck #venturecapital #ventureinvestors