

What Early-Stage Investors Look For in Startups
MASTERCLASS: Fundraising 101 - What Early-Stage Investors Look For in Startups
You've built something people want. You're solving a real problem. But when it comes to fundraising, you're not sure if you're ready—or what investors are actually looking for.
Join us for a masterclass with Anil Atmaramani, Partner at Antler, who will share the frameworks he uses to evaluate hundreds of startups—and what separates the companies that get funded from those that don't.
What You'll Learn:
The core questions every investor is really asking (and how to answer them)
What "traction" actually means at different stages—and how to demonstrate it
How to build investor relationships before you need the money
Red flags that kill deals (and how to avoid them)
The anatomy of a fundable startup: team, market, timing, and execution
We're launching Antler Africa Academy to build the most valuable resource hub for African founders. Over the next few weeks, we'll be hosting masterclasses with world-class operators and investors—covering everything from customer discovery to scaling operations. All sessions will be recorded and available as an on-demand resource library for the ecosystem.
This is session one. We're just getting started.
When: Friday, February 13th at 4:00 PM WAT
Where: Virtual
Who should attend: Founders, co-founders, and aspiring entrepreneurs building in Africa
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