​Understand what investors look for and how to prepare for your next capital raise.

​Raising capital is about more than preparing a pitch deck. It requires understanding how investors assess opportunities, how investment transactions work and what your business needs to demonstrate to secure funding.

​This masterclass will help founders understand the investment process, from assessing readiness and preparing financial information through to valuation, due diligence, term sheets and completion.

​We'll explore the financial and commercial considerations involved in raising capital, giving you a clearer understanding of what to expect and how to prepare.

​What you'll learn:

• ​Understand what investors assess when considering an investment opportunity.

• ​Understand valuation, dilution, capitalisation tables and the economics of raising capital.

• ​Prepare for financial due diligence, data rooms and the investment process.

• ​Develop a clearer understanding of the steps involved in successfully navigating a capital raise.

​Practical tools and resources:

• ​Investment Readiness & Due Diligence Checklist.

• ​Cap Table, Valuation & Dilution Toolkit.

• ​Investment Process Template.

• ​Investor Tracker Template.

​Who should attend?

​Female founders considering external investment, preparing for a future capital raise or looking to better understand the investment process.

​Welcome to Finance Fit Check

​Finance Fit Check is a six-part financial education and investment readiness masterclass series designed to help Queensland's female founders build financial confidence, strengthen their businesses and become investment-ready in 2027.

​Proudly delivered by Planet Startup in partnership with the Queensland Government, each masterclass provides practical education, tools and insights to help founders make better financial decisions.

​By registering, you're applying for masterclass 5 of 6. To apply for other masterclasses please visit the event pages via the Finance Fit Check calendar.

​Application information

​Participation is free, but places are limited to ensure a practical and interactive learning experience.

​All registrations are treated as applications and will be reviewed before places are confirmed. Submitting an application does not guarantee attendance.

​Successful applicants will receive a confirmation email with further workshop details. Applicants who cannot immediately be accommodated may be placed on a waitlist.

​Apply now to be considered for this masterclass.