If you want to successfully fundraise, you have to know exactly how investors think; what they look for (what they don’t), and the best way to showcase your start-up to get them excited.

We'll go over some common misconceptions founders have when it comes to fundraising and go over some things that might be red flags in the eyes of the venture funds you're reaching out to.

Fundraising is about having a concise, clear, and convincing narrative. You want to not only show what you’re building, and why you’re building it but rather package it up in a way which leaves them wanting to know more.

Having a plan for fundraising is one of the most important steps that most founders overlook. We'll go over developing a plan, timeline, creating targets investor lists, getting warm intros, utilizing LinkedIn (and more!) - giving you the highest chance of a successful raise.

While creating a narrative, you have to be good at storytelling. You need to stand out from hundreds of pitches VCs see on a daily basis. Storytelling is the key to getting their attention and closing your round.

In the venture world, a warm connection goes a long way with investors. By the end of this course, you'll have virtually met VCs in your industry, have created a network of founders, and be fully ready to take on your fundraising season.

You're learning how to fundraise more efficiently for your startup. Get reimbursed as a business expense now, or after you raise.