Raising a Round
Understanding the ins and outs of pre-seed fundraising
A Framework for Founders
Fundraising is a multi-step process that can trip even experienced founders up if they don’t go in with a plan.
Building early product is hard enough. Putting all of the info together in a compelling way for investors to tell your story can be just as challenging, especially for someone that’s never done it before.
This course will provide the basic structure and components founders need ready to start speaking with investors through to closing the round.
Previous Speakers
Finn Murphy
Partner | Frontline Ventures
Specialises in early-stage B2B software investments. Co-founder of multiple startups before his time as a VC, and led growth at Plynk.
Kate Fullen
Venture Associate | Elkstone
Listed as 30 under 30, has been focusing on Seed and Series A stage tech companies across Europe and the US. Previously, worked with blockchain and was the president of the Trinity Entrepreneurial Society.
Marc McCabe
General Partner | Nomad Capital
Former partner at SV Angel and current scout at Sequoia Capital, identifying and investing in high potential early stage startups.
Bobby Healy
Founder | Manna
Has raised $30M to date, including from Frontline Ventures & Atlantic Bridge, to scale Ireland’s first drone delivery company. Exited Eland Technologies and built CarTrawler.
“The greatest entrepreneurs are incredible salespeople. They know how to tell an amazing story that will convince talent and investors to join in on the journey.”
Alejandro Cremades | Author, The Art of Startup Fundraising
Knowledge You Will Gain
Learn actionable advice from experienced entrepreneurs and investors on what early-stage startups should consider when preparing to raise pre-seed capital.
Fundraising as a Sales Process
Understand how much time is needed, working the funnel, and two-way due diligence.
When and How Much to Raise
What are typical milestones startups need to achieve and how to benchmark total funding for growth targets.
Investor Readiness Checklist
Which documents, figures, and questions should founders prepare before speaking to investors.
An Interactive & Immersive Schedule
This Masterclass will cover the following topics:
1. Kick-Off & Getting Started - (09:00 - 09:10)
Welcome & Introductions
Why having a plan matters for founders and advisors
2. When and How Much to Raise - (09:10 - 10:20)
Pre-seed landscape in Ireland
Fundraising as a sales process
Interactive discussion with breakout groups
3. Investor Readiness Checklist - (10:30 - 11:25)
Data room & documentation
Expert panel discussion
Interactive discussion with breakout groups
4. Actions & Wrap - (11:25 - 11:30)
Next steps & resources
Course Details
When is it: To be announced
Time Commitment: 2.5 hours (includes breaks)
Format: Fully virtual session
How to Prepare: Download/update the Zoom desktop app, make sure your video and audio are clear and have a stable internet connection
Description: In this course we will share a basic understanding of the fundraising sales process and help you learn how to guide founders on when to raise and how much. Due diligence is a two way street and it’s just as important for founders to find the right investor as it is for investors to invest in the right startups. This Masterclass covers certain milestones should be achieved for raising a pre-seed round as well as all of the components founders need to prepare to be investor ready.