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Workshop: Funding Fundamentals – Valuations, Raising Capital, and Investment Strategies

​​​Understanding Valuations, Equity, Financial Projections, and Choosing the Right Investment Path ​Raising capital is one of the most critical—and complex—challenges founders face.

This workshop is designed to give you a solid understanding of the financial essentials that drive successful fundraising, helping you make informed decisions to grow your startup strategically.

​In this interactive session, you will learn: ​

  • Demystifying Startup Valuations: How investors assess your company’s value, key metrics to focus on, and how to justify your valuation confidently. ​

  • Understanding Equity and Ownership: Learn how equity works, from cap tables to dilution, and strategies for maintaining control as you scale. ​

  • Financial Projections that Resonate: Build realistic financial forecasts to demonstrate your company’s growth potential and attract the right investors. ​

  • Choosing the Right Funding Strategy: Compare funding options—bootstrapping, angel investors, venture capital, and alternative methods—and learn which path aligns best with your goals

​By the end of this workshop, you’ll have the tools and frameworks to: ​Project your financial growth with confidence. ​Structure equity effectively to balance ownership and investor expectations. ​Approach fundraising discussions with clarity, precision, and strategy.

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