fuel your startup

HarvardAE Startup Fundraising 101 is an online immersive 4-week program designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, startup founders, and business students eager to navigate the complex landscape of startup fundraising effectively. Designed for those preparing for their seed round, interested in understanding the nuances of engaging with investors, looking to master post-fundraising growth strategies, this course offers critical insights for anyone poised to elevate their startup.

Through a combination of pre-recorded learning sessions and live Office Hours, you’ll learn how to:

  • Understand the basics of fundraising strategies.

  • Identify market opportunities.

  • Master the skills of engaging with and presenting to investors.

  • Implement strategies for growth and investor relations following fundraising.

master fundraising IN FOUR WEEKS

Week 1: Introduction to Startup Fundraising

Focus on the essentials of seed fundraising, crafting a fundraising strategy, mastering valuation and investor relations, perfecting your pitch, and closing the seed round.

Week 2: Crafting a Winning Strategy

Explore equity vs. debt financing, the role of government grants and crowdfunding, building financial models, the importance of advisors, and understanding term sheets.

Week 3: Engaging Investors and Closing the Deal

Learn about identifying and reaching out to potential investors, the due diligence process, negotiation art, legal considerations, and managing investor relations post-fundraising.

Week 4: Mastering Fundraising Dynamics

Dive into the VC decision-making process, crafting winning pitch decks, negotiating with VCs, engaging with angel investors and accelerators, and preparing for Series A and beyond.

START DATE
May 22 - June 12, 2024

FORMAT
Virtual/Hybrid

DURATION
Four Weeks

TIME
4 Hours/Week

OFFICE HOURS - LIVE
Wednesday’s at 6:30 pm ET

PRICE (includes certificate)
HarvardAE Members: $399
Non-Members: $499

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