IB Founder-First Series #5: How to Fundraise?
IB Founder-First Series #5: How to Fundraise?
Founder-First is our series for early-stage founders. Last session was on startup legal essentials. This one picks up right where that left off.
📅 Tuesday, October 13th, 2026
Raising capital often feels like shouting into a void of cold emails and slow rejections. But real investor momentum happens when you stop chasing every check, build a highly targeted investor pipeline, and run a disciplined process that creates genuine urgency.
Join us for an exclusive workshop designed to give startup leaders direct access to proven fundraising strategies and venture capital insights.
In this interactive session, we break down essential capital-raising playbooks for early-stage founders. We’ll cover:
The Investor Pipeline: How to build, qualify, and manage a high-converting VC and angel list.
The Pitch Story: Crafting a narrative that highlights market size, traction, and unfair advantage.
Deal Execution: Running a competitive round, driving FOMO, and closing term sheets efficiently.
This isn't a lecture — it's a practical, interactive conversation designed to accelerate your capital search. Bring your pitch decks, target investor lists, and messiest narrative drafts.
💡 What You’ll Learn
Pipeline Strategy: Sourcing warm intros and segmenting angels, micro-VCs, and lead investors.
Narrative & Pitch: Structuring your deck to hook investors in the first two minutes.
Round Momentum: Setting timelines, managing investor meetings, and building deal competition.
Investor Relations: Managing due diligence, closing mechanics, and post-round communication.
👥 Who Should Attend?
Early-stage founders planning to raise a Pre-Seed or Seed round within the next 3 to 12 months, and operators looking to understand the venture capital landscape.
🍕 Food and drinks will be provided.
Hosted by Innovate Bay.