Overview
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Explore several different methods for raising capital for your business, including loans, accelerator programs, angel investors, crowdfunding, and venture capital.
Syllabus
Introduction
- Raising capital for your business
- All companies and their needs are different
- 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
- Bank and SBA loans
- Accelerator programs
- Angel investors
- Venture capital
- What are investment stages?
- What you need for an investment meeting
- Considering your valuation and ask
- Building a strong pitch deck
- Finding investors who are a good fit
- Building relationships with investors
- How term sheets work
- Alternative funding options
- The different forms of crowdfunding
- Believe you can do it
Taught by
Rudolph Rosenberg
Reviews
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The course is well-structured and informative, making it a valuable resource for entrepreneurs seeking to navigate the complex world of startup financing. Highly recommended for anyone looking to raise capital for their business!