Finta's Fundraising Academy
4.8 (10)
4 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
A tactical fundraising master-class on Venture Capital that provides you with the knowledge, tools, and work environment to accelerate.
Finta's Fundraising Academy
4.8 (10)
4 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
A tactical fundraising master-class on Venture Capital that provides you with the knowledge, tools, and work environment to accelerate.
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Course overview
Launch your Fundraise with Momentum!
Welcome to Finta's Fundraising Academy! In this comprehensive course, you will learn the ins and outs of fundraising, from the fundamentals of venture capital to the nitty-gritty of due diligence, prospecting investors, and running a strong deal outreach process. You will also gain invaluable insights from the perspective of investors themselves. Join us and learn how to accelerate your company to achieve your fundraising goals!
Who is this course for
01
Founders who are devoted to closing a Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, or Series B round as soon as possible.
02
General Partners looking to close numerous family office conversations with potential limited partners.
03
Fundraisers who are looking to execute a streamlined process, while tapping into powerful CRM automation.
What you’ll get out of this course
Fundraise Like an Expert
With our first module, Fundraising Masterclass, we will prepare you for all things Venture Capital. By honing in on key definitions, fair market valuations, and concepts, we develop a framework to run a strong fundraising workflow from start to finish.
Core Fundraising Materials
Develop the foundation of your campaign; you will learn how to create a compelling:
- Pitch Deck & Narrative
- Essential Data Room
- Accurate Financial Model
Clarifying your funding needs and objectives.
Strong Target Investor List
We cover developing and improving a proven system of investor prospecting.
- 150 Target Investors
- Researched Warm Intro Pathways
You will learn about tiered outreach strategies so you can confidently close deals with the right investors.
Process Driven Investor Outreach
Putting everything together, you will be fully prepared to run a full scale fundraising campaign:
- Launch your investor outreach campaign
- Email scripts for every stage of the investor funnel.
- Start investor meetings
So you can can get back to running your company!
Year of Finta Pro
Unleash the power of Finta's fundraising copilot!
- A free year of Finta Pro.
Craft perfect email scripts effortlessly, discover your ideal investor matches, enrich contacts with ease, and more - all at your fingertips, a $2,400 value.
This course includes
4 interactive live sessions
Lifetime access to course materials
10 in-depth lessons
Direct access to instructor
24 projects to apply learnings
Guided feedback & reflection
Private community of peers
Course certificate upon completion
Maven Satisfaction Guarantee
This course is backed by Maven’s guarantee. You can receive a full refund within 14 days after the course ends, provided you meet the completion criteria in our refund policy.
Finta's Fundraising Academy
Course syllabus
01
Fundraising Masterclass
In the first week, you will learn the fundamentals of venture capital and the different types of fundraising, including passive and active fundraising. We will explore the pros and cons of each approach and help you determine which strategy is best suited for your startup.
02
Due Diligence Deep Dive
The second week is all about due diligence, which is a critical part of the fundraising process. You will learn how to create a compelling pitch deck, set up a data room, and prepare a five-year financial model that accurately reflects your startup's growth potential.
03
Prospecting Investors
In week three, you will learn how to identify and qualify potential investors, as well as where to find them. We will explore different pathways for reaching out to investors, including online platforms, networking events, and personal referrals.
04
Deal Outreach
In the fourth week, you will learn how to start your investor outreach, condense meetings, and close deals. We will discuss how to create a convincing investor deck, how to craft a powerful narrative that showcases your startup's value proposition, and how to manage investor expectations throughout the deal process.
05
Investors' Perspective
In the optional fifth week, we will explore the investors' perspective and learn what they look for when evaluating startup pitches. You will gain insights into the investors' decision-making process and learn how to tailor your pitch to meet their expectations.
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Meet your instructors
Kevin Siskar
Co-Founder & CEO - Finta
Meet Kevin Siskar, the pre-seed investor at Firehouse Ventures and CEO and Co-Founder of Finta. He's invested in over 160 early-stage tech companies and helped lead numerous startup accelerators.
Kevin hosts the Ambition Today podcast and co-founded the NYC Innovation Collective. He's been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, and Entrepreneur. You can read more about Kevin here.
Reid Hamilton
Managing Director - Founder Institute New York
Reid Hamilton is the Managing Director at Founder Institute-NY and is the Executive Director of the NYC Innovation Collective. Previously, he led Verizon’s 5G Studio at Newlab and the 5G Development Hub in Montreal. Reid frequently consults for startups and venture programs around the globe on finance and fundraising.
Before venturing into the startup ecosystem, Reid spent over a decade in investment and strategic advisory roles, helping public and private companies with fundraising, partnerships, and M&A
He received his MBA from the Rotterdam School of Management in 2019 and his Bachelor’s in Environmental Economics from Western Washington University.
Course schedule
1-3 hours per week
Wednesday Meetings
1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Weekly on Wednesday we will meet together live on zoom.
Weekly Projects
2 hours per week
Accelerate your raise with actionable weekly projects that directly impact the success of your round. All organized in the Finta platform for full organization, automation, and a streamlined workflow.
Finta Fundraising Playbook
We're thrilled to unveil Finta’s comprehensive Fundraising Guide for venture capital. Built on the collective wisdom garnered from thousands of companies, this guide breaks down the fundraising process into three main phases. Don't miss out on this invaluable resource—download your free copy below!
We get it—fundraising can be a daunting task. That's why we've reimagined our latest Fundraising Playbook to focus on the "how-to" of fundraising. With Finta as your fundraising copilot, you'll navigate the funding landscape with unparalleled
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Active hands-on learning
This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects
Interactive and project-based
You’ll be interacting with other founders through breakout rooms and project teams
Learn with a cohort of peers
Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you
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