Summary
Learn how to successfully attract funding and pitch your startup to investors. This course covers essential topics like crafting pitch decks, understanding funding rounds, valuing your startup, and presenting confidently. You’ll explore sources of capital including venture capital, angel investors, incubators, and crowdfunding. Practical exercises help refine storytelling, address investor questions, and align your pitch with what funders seek. With real examples and expert insights, the course is perfect for founders preparing for fundraising or professionals supporting investment readiness. It equips you to secure funding while building investor trust and enthusiasm.
Description
In this course, students learn the essential steps to secure funding and successfully pitch their business to investors. It begins with an overview of funding stages — from bootstrapping and angel investment to venture capital and Series A/B rounds. Learners explore what investors look for, how to craft an effective pitch deck, and how to present financial projections with credibility. The course covers key terms like equity dilution, convertible notes, valuation, and term sheets. Students are guided through the pitching process, including storytelling techniques, answering tough investor questions, and handling objections with confidence. Through mock pitches and real case studies, learners refine their presentation style and messaging. The course also addresses due diligence, building investor relationships, and follow-up strategies after a pitch. Special attention is given to what makes a pitch memorable and how to stand out in a competitive funding landscape. By the end, learners will have a polished pitch deck, a deep understanding of fundraising mechanics, and the confidence to pitch to investors in accelerators, VC firms, or crowdfunding platforms.
Rachel Martinez
Good insights into the world of startup funding. It demystified the pitching process and gave me confidence.
鈴木 由紀
この「資金調達と投資家へのピッチ」コースは、エンジェル投資家やVC(ベンチャーキャピタル)との交渉術、そしてタームシートの理解など、資金調達の裏側まで深く学ぶことができました。非常に実践的で、すぐに役立つ知識ばかりでした。
Samuel Davis
Essential for any entrepreneur seeking investment. It provided a clear, step-by-step guide to preparing for and executing a successful pitch.
杉山 達也
「資金調達と投資家へのピッチ」は、スタートアップが成長するために不可欠な資金調達のプロセスを学ぶ上で非常に役立ちました。特に、投資家がどのような点を見ているのか、ピッチの際に何を強調すべきかなど、具体的なアドバイスが満載で、大変参考になりました。
Amanda Carter
"Funding & Pitching to Investors" was absolutely crucial for my startup! I learned how to identify the right investors, craft a compelling pitch deck, and confidently deliver my presentation. The insights on financial projections and common investor questions were invaluable. I now feel fully prepared to seek the funding my venture needs.