Eligibility

This Investment Readiness program is designed for founders who are curious about the investment process or ready to raise funds, but are overwhelmed by the daunting and mysterious process. 

This program is also suitable for non-profits/charities who are operating social enterprises, ready to think about scale finance as a tool to grow or scale.

Schedule

All sessions will take place from 9:30-11:30AM, virtually online.

Spring’s Learning Management System will be available to all participants to access supplemental videos, tools, and resources.

Session 1: January 25 - Impact Thesis and Measurement

Provides a tactical framework for entrepreneurs to clearly develop their impact mandate and metrics for progress.

Session 2: February 1 - Funding Fundamentals

Basics of capital raising, including process, ideal investor, and paperwork.

Session 3: February 8 - Positioning and Pitching Workshop

Interactive workshop to develop the foundation of a strong pitch with an investor-focused theme and supporting storytelling.

Helps entrepreneurs devise a positioning statement that succinctly describes the business with an investor-focused frame.

Session 4: February 15 - Due Diligence

Teaches the process of due diligence, what’s included, and how to navigate.

Helps identify the ideal investor for the company and provides strategies for building an investor funnel.

Session 5: February 22 - Negotiation and Post Round

Tips for the process of negotiating with multiple investors to get to a close.

Included will be topics such as lead investors, paperwork, terms, alternative approaches, and investor relations post round.