Fundraising Strategy for Early-Stage Startups
Fundraising is not just about pitching investors.
It’s about preparation, positioning, and understanding the capital landscape.
For the March edition of TechForward Talks, we’re hosting Tolulope Adeola Adebayo, Founder & CEO of Divasity, to share practical insights on how early-stage founders can structure their fundraising journey and become investor-ready.
Through Divasity, Tolulope is building a technology-driven marketplace designed to help startup entrepreneurs develop their businesses and access funding opportunities. Beyond building startups, he mentors young leaders and supports entrepreneurs through business development and training initiatives.
In this session, he will break down what founders need to understand before approaching investors and how to position their startups for funding success.
What We’ll Cover
• Understanding different capital pathways: bootstrapping, grants, angel investors, and venture capital
• Building investor-ready documentation and financial clarity
• Structuring a compelling startup pitch and narrative
• What investors actually look for during due diligence
• Preparing your startup for scalable growth and funding readiness
This session is ideal for:
• Early-stage founders preparing to raise capital
• Startup builders validating their business model
• Entrepreneurs seeking clarity on investor expectations
• Innovators building scalable ventures
If you are building a startup and planning to raise capital now or in the future. This session will give you the strategic foundation you need.
📅 Date: Friday, 27th March 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM AST (GMT+3)
📍 Location: Live on YouTube
Reserve your spot and join the conversation.