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Startup Fundraising

Raise capital successfully. Master Pitch Decks, Term Sheets, Equity structures, and investor psychology for Seed and Series A rounds.

Fundraising is a full-time job. This course decodes the VC world for founders. You will learn to craft a compelling Pitch Deck that tells a venture-scale story. Master the Term Sheet: Valuation, Liquidation Preferences, and Board Seats. We cover how to build a target investor list, run a tight fundraising process to create FOMO, and navigate the legalities of equity distribution. Learn from the other side of the table what investors actually look for.

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Complete Course Syllabus

  • 1
    VC Economics
    How funds work and why they need 100x returns.
  • 2
    The Pitch Deck
    The 10 standard slides and narrative arc.
  • 3
    The Term Sheet
    Valuation, Option Pools, and Control provisions.
  • 4
    Running the Process
    Building a funnel and creating deal heat.
  • 5
    Legal & Closing
    Due diligence and wiring the money.

Estimated completion time: 21 lessons • Self-paced learning • Lifetime access

Career Outlook

Estimated Salary
N/A

Career Paths

Founder / CEO Equity
Venture Partner Carry
Chief of Staff $120k-$160k

What You Will Learn

Create a pitch deck that secures investor meetings
Analyze and negotiate Term Sheet clauses
Structure equity and cap tables correctly
Run a structured fundraising process to close rounds
Understand VC economics and fund lifecycles

Skills You Will Gain

Pitching Deal Negotiation Cap Table Mgmt Financial Modeling Storytelling

Who Is This For

Founders
CEOs
Early Employees

Prerequisites

Founder / Aspiring

Startup Fundraising FAQs

Guarantee?

No, but improves odds significantly.

Bootstrap?

We compare VC vs Bootstrapping trade-offs.

Seed vs Series A?

Covers both early stages of funding.

Legal advice?

No, educational only. Hire a lawyer.

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