Seed Strapping: How to Raise Investment Without Losing Control of Your Startup

​Raising investment can be a game-changer for your startup, but too often founders give away more equity, control, and peace of mind than they need to - or even raise more money than they actually need!

​In this practical and interactive session, Focused For Business and SuLe join forces to explore “seed strapping” as a means of growing your early-stage startup, and how to navigate the fundraising journey strategically and legally.

​We’ll show you how to secure the funding you need while protecting your vision, your cap table, and your future options by:

• ​Understanding your funding options: How to combine bootstrapping, grants, and early-stage investment (aka “seed-strapping”) to avoid over-dilution.

• ​Avoiding common legal traps: The legal essentials you must get right before approaching investors.

• ​Staying in control: Learn how to negotiate terms and structure your raise to protect your equity and decision-making power.

• ​Building investor confidence: Discover what investors look for in your business and how to present yourself as “investor ready”.

• ​Exploring alternative funding strategies: Understand different approaches to raising early-stage investment that align with your business goals and support long-term growth.