Decoding Funder Expecations

​Raising capital in the next 3–12 months? Whether you're pursuing equity, non-dilutive funding, or debt financing, each source evaluates your venture through a different lens — but all expect clarity around traction, trajectory, and your path to growth.

​Join this 90-minute panel to hear directly from funders (IRAP, VANTEC) and financiers (BDC) on what truly matters in due diligence and how to present a compelling case for investment.

​💡 You’ll learn:

​· 📊 How different capital providers determine whether your company is worth advancing to the next stage.
· 📈 What actually signals traction (hint: it’s more than revenue)
· 🧭 How to present credible business fundamentals & a defensible growth trajectory
· 📝 What to include in your sales and capital plan
· ⚠️ The most common due-diligence pitfalls (and how to avoid them)

​🎤 Featuring:

​· Aaron Stuart, VANTEC Angel / CEO
· Bruce Townson, BDC (Junior Debt & Quasi-Equity) — Financier
· Erik Kaas, NRC-IRAP — Non-Dilutive Funder
· Christopher Moreno, CFO, MarineLabs
· Facilitators: Colin McWhinnie & Chris Stairs, Venture Primer

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​📌 Seats are limited — RSVP now to secure your spot.