Fundraising - part 1 of 6
How much money will you need?
Bill Yost of Old College Capital and Anticus Partners walks us through some of the considerations required when raising VC capital looking at true dilution and the dangers of overcapitalising.
Fundraising - part 2 of 6
Three slide pitch development
Our very own Henry Nurser of SiliconCatalyst.UK gives a detailed breakdown of the three slide pitch; why to have a three slide pitch, what it should include, when to use it and when not to use it. Invaluable for clarifying your own thinking and making a strong and clear first impression.
Fundraising - part 3 of 6
Preparing the Perfect Investment Pitch
Laura Swan VP of Business Operations at Silicon Catalyst Angels in the United States talks through what you may be expected to provide as you go through the due diligence process with Angel investors. She talks about the documents that you may be expected to prepare and maintain in a "data" or "deal" room. Laura has provided a copy of the Due Diligence Template she uses as a checklist to check that applicants have provided all of the required data. You can use it to check you have collected all of the required data.
Slides and Zoom video recording available.
Fundraising - part 4 of 6
The What and Why of the Sequoia Investor Pitch
Laura Swan VP of Business Operations at Silicon Catalyst Angels in the United States explains how to develop the simple three slide pitch and then moves on to discuss the details of the pitch deck favoured by Sequoia Capital, a longer pitch with very focussed information. The conclusion of the talk is that you need to be able to describe your value proposition in 30 seconds, but be prepared to go on and talk for two hours if the opportunity presents itself.
Slides and Zoom video recording available.
Fundraising - part 5 of 6
Navigating the Due Diligence Process
Jimmy Kan and Henk Both of Anzu Partners talking in a Silicon Catalyst webinar and referenced in the presentation from Laura Swan on the "What and Why of the Sequoia Investor Pitch" - well worth a watch and with some useful tools for presenting and tracking your plans.
Slides and Zoom video recording available.
Fundraising - part 6 of 6
Raising
Pete Hutton, chairman of Agile Analog, serial entrepreneur and senior industry executive presented this slide set at the GSA conference in London on 14th March 2024. A whistle stop tour of how to raise funds. Pucker up and prepare to kiss frogs!
