Venture Raise
Venture Raise is a multi-step program designed for startups who have a product in market and early users/customers. At the end of the program, founders will have a better understanding of funding options, fundraising planning and how to ask for funds. All program graduates will have access to the ACA’s Founders Forum, a peer-to-peer networking group, as well as access to investor services.
Step 1: Venture Raise Explore
For Founders asking “What funding is right for me?”. This 90-minute virtual session gives founders insight into:
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How equity, debt and bootstrapping differ
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What each kind of funder looks for
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How to assess business readiness
Founders will leave with a personalized funding-readiness assessment and a recommended next step – completely customized to each unique startup. Virtual sessions are held monthly from 12:00 to 1:30pm. Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up today!
Step 2: Venture Raise Map
For Founders who need to build their financial foundation before talking to funders. This 4-week session provides hands-on learning on how to build a strategic, operational and financial roadmap – including clarity about capital needs. All sessions take place virtually and in the late afternoon. Time commitments are less than two hours per week (one 75-minute learning session and one 30-minute hands-on session). Each 4-week session has limited spots and participation is by invite only through Venture Raise Explore.
Step 3: Venture Raise Go
For Founders who are ready to raise equity and want to understand how the process works. This 4-week session provides hands-on learning on how to develop an ideal investor profile, data room, plan for the equity raised and more. All sessions take place virtually and in the late afternoon. Time commitments are less than two hours per week (one 75-minute learning session and one 30-minute hands-on session). Each 4-week session has limited spots and participation is by invite only through Venture Raise Explore.
About the Instructor
Stephanie Sims is a capital strategist, startup advisor, entrepreneur in residence and the founder of Fric, an online platform that helps entrepreneurs understand, project and own their numbers so they can fund their business the way they want to. Stephanie is a frequent speaker about venture capital, angel investment and alternative sources of financing. She is also the author of Funding Your Business Without Selling Your Soul.