Learn how to effectively interest investors, prepare a presentation and attract funding for your startup.
Format: Online course (video lessons, live webinars, assignments).
Duration: 2 weeks.
Target audience: Startups and entrepreneurs ready to scale.
Week 1: Fundamentals of raising investment
Day 1: Introduction to the investment process
- Why does your startup need investment?
- Types of investors: venture capital funds, business angels, corporations;
- How to choose the right type of investor?
Day 2: How to value your startup?
- Business valuation methods;
- Analyzing risks and opportunities;
- Preparing a financial model.
Day 3: Creating an investment proposal (Pitch Deck)
- Basic elements of a presentation: from the problem to the team;
- How to talk about the product and market potential?
- Examples of successful pitch decks.
Day 4: Working with legal documents
- Deal structure: terms and conditions.
- Preparing legal documentation.
- How to protect your idea?
Week 2: Practicing and attracting investors
Day 5: How to get investors interested?
- What are investors looking for?
- Creating a unique selling proposition (USP);
- How do you tell a story that sells?
Day 6: Preparing for presentation (pitching)
- Public speaking tips;
- How to answer tough questions?
- Practice pitching in front of a mentor.
Day 7: Finding and working with investors
- Where to look for investors?
- How to negotiate and close a deal?
- Building long-term relationships with investors.
Day 8: Closing webinar and feedback
- A breakdown of the participants’ presentations.
- Personalized recommendations from the experts.
- Answers to questions and action plan after the course.
The result of the course:
- A ready-made presentation for investors (Pitch Deck);
- Skills in business valuation and financial modeling;
- Understanding of how to conduct successful negotiations with investors;
- Confidence in attracting investment for your startup.
Bonus:
- Access to document and presentation templates;
- Opportunity to get feedback from experts after the course.