NAVY Launch Private Capital Forum - Austin, TX
Private Capital Forums for Navy SBIR Awardees
The Private Capital Forum is a core offering of the Navy Launch Program, a focused program that helps Navy SBIR Phase II awardees develop and implement their commercialization strategy. https://www.navysbir.com/programs/navylaunch.htm
The Private Capital Bootcamp series (both online and in person) designed to help Navy SBIR companies develop a clear understanding of private capital options and how to approach them strategically. Through expert-led training and candid, real-world perspectives, participants gain insight into equity, private credit, non-dilutive and revenue-based financing, and blended capital structures that support long-term growth beyond government funding.
We will help participants address questions like:
What kinds of capital can I get to support my growth? VC? Convertible debt? Other types of debt?
What do I have to give up in return? What are the tradeoffs? How does my company structure change? How do I form the right board?
What is the fundraising process like? What is it like to raise debt or sell a majority of a business?
Participants will connect directly with experts in the space, including investors, lenders, and advisors who actively support dual-use companies. Our goal is to equip founders and business operators with the knowledge and relationships they need to take the next steps in growing their businesses. For panelists, it’s a chance to share expertise, connect with fellow leaders, and support the next generation of SBIR-backed innovation.
AUSTIN, TX EVENT--DEALS IN MOTION: DILIGENCE, STRUCTURE, AND FUNDRAISING
Pitching & Positioning: How to Present Your Company for Success
This panel focuses on how founders position their companies for effective capital conversations. Panelists discuss what matters most in investor and lender discussions, which metrics tend to carry weight, which are less important, and what should be addressed early to build credibility. The conversation emphasizes positioning and clarity rather than pitch mechanics.
Inside Diligence: How Investors Verify Your Company
This panel demystifies the diligence process used by private credit providers, equity investors, and strategic partners. Panelists discuss how financials, contracts, legal documentation, and operational maturity are reviewed and validated once interest is established. The discussion offers practical insight into what investors look to confirm, and where issues most often arise.
Deal Structures: Debt, Equity & Hybrid Instruments
In this panel, speakers share real-world experiences structuring deals across debt, equity, and hybrid instruments. Panelists discuss covenants, preferred equity, valuation mechanics, and partnership-based structures, and how these terms affect control, dilution, and risk. The focus is on how deal structures work in practice and the tradeoffs companies should understand.