NAVY Launch Private Capital Forum - Washington, DC
WASHINGTON,DC EVENT--PRIVATE CAPITAL FUNDAMENTALS
AGENDA
12:20 PM to 12:50 PM – Check-In
12:50 PM to 1:00 PM – Opening Remarks and Welcome
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM — Introducing Private Capital Building Blocks & Positioning Your Company to Succeed
This panel introduces the core private capital building blocks, equity, debt, and non-dilutive financing, and discusses when each is typically used. Panelists will compare the pros and cons of different capital options, key terms founders should understand, and how company structure and formation can influence capital decisions. The discussion focuses on helping companies determine which options are the right fit for their stage and goals.
2:00 PM to 2:15 PM – Break
2:15 PM to 3:15 PM –How Capital Providers Assess Readiness & Risk
In this panel, capital providers discuss how they assess readiness and risk across financial, operational, and strategic dimensions. Panelists share the evaluation logic used by lenders, equity investors, and strategic partners, highlighting what aligns with their investment mandates and what raises concern. The session offers a clear view into how different capital providers form decisions.
3:15 PM to 3:30 PM – Break
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM – Designing the Right Capital Strategy for Your Company (Equity vs. Credit vs. Strategic)
This forward-looking panel explores how companies design capital strategies over a 12–24 month horizon. Panelists discuss how founders can choose between debt, equity, and strategic capital based on business objectives, timing, and market conditions. The goal is to help companies think through capital planning at a strategic level, rather than focusing on fundraising tactics.
4:30 PM to 4:45 PM – Break
4:45 PM to 5:15 PM – Navy SBIR Innovation Spotlights