Typically early stage startups raise a convertible note from angels followed by Series A, B, C, etc., hoping to continue to seek funding or to arrange an exit. Early stage fundraising can be very challenging and discouraging as entrepreneurs ‘pound the pavement’. This is even further the case for social enterprises. Join us for a discussion on the best practices of opening and closing a round from the entrepreneurs who have executed successful fundraising rounds to learn how they have raised capital to fund their solutions to the world’s greatest challenges.
Learn from experts, social entrepreneurs, angel investors and VCs as we discuss:
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How do you create a fundraising plan?
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What are some creative sources of capital in the impact investing ecosystem?
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How do you find investors?
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Who are the right investors for which stage of funding?
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Are mission-aligned investors better suited to invest in social enterprises?
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What’s the best way to open and close a round?
Speakers Include:
Ariel Yusim, Co-Founder & CIO Recap Investing
Cat Hernandez, Partner Primary Venture Partners
Leslie Harwell, Managing Partner, Alante Capital
Nat Ware, Founder & CEO, Forte
Rachel Renock, CEO & Creative Director, Wethos
Agenda:
6:00-6:20 pm Registration/Networking
6:20-7:30 pm Program
7:30-8:30 pm Networking
Location:
LMHQ
150 Broadway
New York, NY 10038
Head to 20th floor by entering elevator code 2020# on the keypad and pressing "20"
This ICF event is co-organized with, and hosted by, LMHQ. LMHQ is a nonprofit space focused on building and connecting a community of downtown makers, thinkers, and doers in the Lower Manhattan area. They offer flexible work, meeting, and event spaces. They also foster new connections and ongoing inspiration through diverse programming and a robust network of members.
*Please note, LMHQ will be filming at this event. Your attendance is your permission to use any images of you in any and all media, including all publicity and promotional communications of the Alliance for Downtown New York, Inc. and on its websites.