Over four powerful days, we bring together the driven, the bold, and the investor-curious—first-time founders, serial entrepreneurs, bootstrappers, and dreamers. Whether you’ve just launched your MVP or you’re gearing up for a $1M seed round—this event is your moment of clarity.
From hands-on pitch breakdowns to live investor panels, reverse pitch showcases, cap table crash courses, and real-time feedback sessions—this isn’t a keynote-driven, “clap-and-leave” event. It’s a fundraising lab. A place where you practice, fail forward, and learn what actually gets investors to say “yes.”
You’ll leave with a sharper story, investor-ready decks, and the confidence to own your ask.
Who It’s For:
- Founders preparing for their first raise
- Startups planning pre-seed to Series A
- Bootstrappers exploring equity options
- Aspiring founders & students with investor questions
- Growth-stage startups hitting the funding wall
- Angels, VCs & accelerator scouts
What You’ll Learn, Build, and Take Away
1. Craft a Winning Pitch Deck
Learn how to structure your pitch to tell a story investors want to hear.
2. Decode Term Sheets & Equity Splits Burning Cash)
Understand the fine print before you give away your startup.
3. Master Your Fundraising Narrative
Align your vision, numbers, and ask with clarity and confidence.
4. Fix Your Cap Table Like a Pro
Avoid common mistakes that scare off investors before you even pitch.
5. Build Your Investor Funnel)
Know who to approach, how to reach them, and what to send.
6. Get Fundraising-Ready Documents
Walk away with your investor one-pager, pitch deck, and data room checklist.
7. Make Warm Intros That Matter
Leave with real contacts, not cold leads — ready to move your raise forward.
Bonus Sessions:
Failing Forward: The Fundraises That Didn’t Work
Founders unpack their failed investor meetings—and what they learned.
The Exit Talk: Raising with Acquisition in Mind
How to structure your startup and raise capital with exit options open.
Beyond Capital: What Investors Don’t Say But Expect
Unspoken rules of the investor-founder relationship revealed.
The Legal Lowdown: What You Sign Could Kill Your Startup
A legal crash course on the clauses every founder must understand.
