Raising Capital 101 | Platform Calgary

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Ready to learn about the investment process? Join Raising Capital 101to learn about basic knowledge on funding literacy.

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Raising Capital Series is the first step for founders who are planning to raise capital in the next 12 months or for those who are interested in exploring the investment process. In this cohort, we split the Raising Capital Series into 101 and 201. We encourage participants to be engaged with both sessions. This link is for Raising Capital 101. Use this link to register for <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/raising-capital-201-platform-calgary-registration-1286468003429?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/raising-capital-201-platform-calgary-registration-1286468003429?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Raising Capital 201</a>. Raising Capital 101 is for founders who are looking to learn more about the investment process or are ready to raise funds and want to know where to focus. Over 3 hours sessions, entrepreneurs will will walk away from the program with basic knowledge on funding literacy, a better understanding of the investment landscape and ready to pitch investors!This cohort will be open to any founders.Date: April 8, 2025Time: 1 - 4 PMLocation: Platform Innovation Centre (In-person) In the first session on Apr 8, we’ll cover:<ul><li>What is VC investing</li><li>What should be expected in fundraising</li><li>Financial Forecasting &amp; Projections</li><li>Capital Strategy</li><li>Pitch Elements &amp; Storytelling</li><li>Investor thought process.</li></ul> After completing both Raising Capital 101 and 201, you’ll receive the following additional benefits:<ul><li>Investor Coach Assignment: 1-hour meeting with a <a href="https://www.platformcalgary.com/blog/platform-investor-coaches-activated-to-connect-investors-founders-ideas-and-capital" title="https://www.platformcalgary.com/blog/platform-investor-coaches-activated-to-connect-investors-founders-ideas-and-capital" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Platform Investor Coach</a></li></ul> <h3>Register now and reserve your spot!</h3>Reach out to 📧 sylvia.wang@platformcalgary.com if you have any questions or need further information before the program begins.

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