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Fundraising for Founders: How to Raise & Close Your Round
2 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
Tired of sending pitch decks into the void? This course shows you exactly how to stand out, get responses, and close your round faster.
Fundraising for Founders: How to Raise & Close Your Round
2 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
Tired of sending pitch decks into the void? This course shows you exactly how to stand out, get responses, and close your round faster.
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Course overview
You need to raise money quickly
BUT
You’re not sure where to start.
Maybe you don’t have a strong network in the VC world.
Maybe you know your product is great, but you struggle to tell the story in a way that gets investors excited.
Maybe you’re tired of sending cold emails that go nowhere and wasting time instead of building.
I’ve been exactly where you are and I know what actually gets investors to pay attention.
In this 2-week course, you’ll learn how to build investor relationships, craft a compelling narrative, approach the right people the right way, and raise capital faster and with confidence.
Who is this course for
01
Founders who want to build real fundraising momentum and learn proven strategies that consistently get investor attention.
02
Founders currently fundraising or planning to raise soon (from Pre-seed to Series A+) who want a clear roadmap instead of guessing what in
03
Founders who want to raise capital quickly and efficiently, while creating urgency and interest from multiple investors.
04
Founders w/o a strong investor network who want to learn how to get warm intros, build relationships, and stand out.
What you’ll get out of this course
Preparing for a successful fundraise
Most founders underestimate how much preparation truly matters. I’ll walk you through building a fundraising strategy, creating a target investor list, securing warm introductions, and leveraging LinkedIn, so you maximize your chances of closing a round.
Get inside the mind of an investor
Learn exactly how investors think: what excites them, what turns them off, how they evaluate opportunities, and what makes them actually write a check.
Creating a compelling narrative
Learn how to tell a story that is clear, concise, and emotionally compelling. One that explains not just what you’re building but why it matters and why investors should care now.
Prepare effectively for your fundraise
Develop a structured plan for your entire raise: investor list, timeline, meeting prep, outreach plan, warm-intro strategy, and pipeline tracking.
Mastering your pitch
Your pitch isn’t just about what you say, it’s about how you say it. Learn the art of storytelling to stand out from the hundreds of pitches VCs see daily, and walk away with the tools to capture their attention and close your round.
Building a powerful network of investors
In the world of venture capital, warm connections are gold. Learn how to build meaningful VC and angel relationships, learn warm-intro mechanics, and walk away with a network that keeps paying dividends.
Avoid common mistakes and red flags
We’ll break down the misconceptions founders have about fundraising and highlight the red flags that quietly kill investor interest, so you can avoid them and present a stronger case.
*ALL THIS AT NO COST TO YOU*
You’re investing in your startup’s success. Get reimbursed as a business expense—either now or after you’ve raised.
What’s included
Live sessions
Learn directly from Haris Khurshid, CFA, MBA in a real-time, interactive format.
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
Community of peers
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
Maven Guarantee
This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.
Course syllabus
Week 1
Understanding the Investor Mindset
Crafting a Compelling Narrative
Building Your Fundraising Plan
Pitch Practice and Investor Sessions
Investor Targeting
Week 2
Investor Outreach
Pitch Mastery
Investor Meetings and Building a Round
Round Size, Valuation and Terms
Closing and Investor Relations
Post-course
Resources & Continued Support
Meet your instructor
Haris Khurshid, CFA, MBA
$400M+ Fund Manager, 50+ Investments, 8 Exits.
During my career in venture capital, I’ve been on every side of the fundraising table: as a founder, CFO, and GP at a venture fund. I’ve guided companies through Pre-seed, Seed, and Series A+ rounds, built investor pipelines from scratch, structured deals, and sat across the table as the one writing the checks.
This gives me a rare dual perspective on what it takes to raise capital. I know exactly what founders need to craft a compelling story, and what investors look for before wiring money.
My goal is to help you sharpen your narrative, financials, and strategy so you can raise capital faster and with confidence. I’m here to make sure you walk away with real, practical value.
For any questions, please feel free to connect and reach out on LinkedIn.
Join an upcoming cohort
Fundraising for Founders: How to Raise & Close Your Round
2026 Cohort 1
$1,500
Dates
Application Deadline
Learning is better with cohorts
Active hands-on learning
Experience the power of active, hands-on learning in a live online setting. You’ll join real-time Zoom workshops with me, where we’ll dive into case studies, engage in discussions, and practice through role plays—allowing you to immediately apply what you learn.
Community of founders
Join a thriving community of like-minded founders who are on the same journey as you. Build meaningful connections that will not only support you throughout the course but also become a valuable network for your entrepreneurial path ahead.
Join an upcoming cohort
Fundraising for Founders: How to Raise & Close Your Round
2026 Cohort 1
$1,500
Dates
Application Deadline
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