Fundraising 101 + Pitching Fundamentals

​Attend our Fireside Chat with

​Amanda Liu - Bay Angels

​Belinda Kokoeka Bassey Ephraim - Emerging Asset Manager

​📈 Fundraising Strategy: The Road to Capital

​Learn the necessary steps to secure initial funding:

• ​Funding Stages: Comprehensive overview of early-stage financing, including bootstrapping, friends/family rounds, and pre-seed investments.

• ​Capital Roadmap: Understanding the investor landscape and how to approach each stage appropriately.

• ​Investor Readiness: Key metrics and milestones required to move to the next stage of funding.

​🎤 Pitching Fundamentals: Telling Your Story

​Move from concept to compelling narrative:

• ​Pitch Deck Basics: Essential components for building a basic pitch deck (e.g., problem/solution, market, business model).

• ​The Narrative: Focus on crafting a clear, engaging story that highlights your team and traction.

• ​Practice & Feedback: The opportunity for live pitching practice through mini demo rounds to refine delivery.

​Presented by Innovate Bay