Startup Funding: Raising Capital in Miami

Do you have a startup that needs funding? Do you want to learn how startup funding works, what you need to do before trying to raise funding, and where you can go to get it? Then join us for this startup fundraising panel discussion, which will provide practical, step by step advice. It will feature talks from entrepreneurs who have successfully raised money for their businesses, and investors actively funding businesses in Florida. Learn expert tips, big pitfalls to avoid, what investors are looking for, how equity works, and more.

❯ Who Should Attend?

• Anyone who is thinking about raising money for their startup
• Anyone that wants an understanding of fundraising for early stage businesses and products

❯ Guest Speakers include:

• Tigre Wenrich (Managing Partner, LAB Ventures)
• Tahl Milburn (Investor, Seedfunders)
• Ben Couris (Investment Associate, Open Access Ventures)
• Ethan Werner (Founding GP, Valle Mortis Venture)
• Carlota Vento (Senior Associate, ScaleUp Lead, Endeavor Miami)
• Beau Bennett (Florida Director, Founder Institute)

❯ What are some of the Topics?

• The key metrics and pre-requisites for raising funding, and the anatomy of a "fundable" company
• How to make yourself more attractive to investors
• How to utilize online fundraising networks and platforms, like AngelList, Gust, Kickstarter, and Indiegogo.
• How to meet and work with different sources of capital, such as friends and family, angel investors, venture capitalists, government grants and loans, and more.

❯❯ This is an in-person event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/367440/meetup to secure your spot and receive further details.