Fund Raising Foundations For Startup Founders
Published 12/2025
Created by Andrea Piazza,Cintia Mano
MP4 | Video: h264, 1920x1080 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz, 2 Ch
Level: Beginner | Genre: eLearning | Language: English | Duration: 5 Lectures ( 2h 7m ) | Size: 642 MB
Understand the fundamentals of fund raising for startups
Learn about main types of investors, what they look for, and which is best for your startup
Learn the mechanics and terms of fund raising to be prepared to start raising capital
Evaluate the readiness of the startup for fund raising with investors
Requirements
No requirements needed. You will learn everything you need to know to start your fund raising.
Description
Raising money is one of the most important and misunderstood parts of building a successful startup. Fundraising Foundations - Mastering the startup capital game is a comprehensive, beginner-friendly course designed to give first-time founders the practical knowledge they need to navigate the world of startup funding.Across three structured modules, you'll learn how fundraising really works, why startups raise capital, and how investors think. You'll understand the differences between funding and revenue, when to raise (and when not to), and how capital fuels product development, hiring, and growth. You'll explore the full funding lifecycle and learn what milestones matter at each stage. You'll also dive deep into today's funding landscape, comparing dilutive vs. non-dilutive sources, internal vs. external funding, and the motivations behind different types of investors and which one fit your stage and strategy.You will also learn the mechanics behind raising money: SAFEs, convertible notes, priced rounds, valuation caps, discounts, term sheets, cap table management, dilution math, and the realities of a 4-6 month fundraising timeline. You'll understand how to run a clean, strategic fundraising process, and avoid the common mistakes of early founders.Whether you're raising your first $25K or preparing for a seed round, this course gives you the tools to raise capital intentionally. You'll finish investor-ready, informed, and confident to develop your fundraising roadmap.
Who this course is for
Startup founders from early stage to later financing rounds
Startup founders raising money for their startups
Early stage startup founders
Fund Raising Foundations For Startup Founders
