Foundations of Raising Capital

Explore several different methods for raising capital for your business, including loans, accelerator programs, angel investors, crowdfunding, and venture capital.

Introduction

• Raising capital for your business
• All companies and their needs are different

1. Before Pursuing Investment

• Why do people invest in businesses?
• Should you raise capital?
• The pros and cons of bootstrapping
• Grants and non-dilutive funding options
• Borrowing from friends and family

2. Traditional Funding Options

• Bank and SBA loans
• Accelerator programs
• Angel investors
• Venture capital

3. Preparing for Investment Meetings

• What are investment stages?
• What you need for an investment meeting
• Considering your valuation and ask
• Building a strong pitch deck

4. Communicating with Investors

• Finding investors who are a good fit
• Building relationships with investors
• How term sheets work

5. Alternative Investing Options

• Alternative funding options
• The different forms of crowdfunding

Conclusion

• Believe you can do it