Raising Capital for Startups

700 Locust Street,Des Moines IA 50309

10 November, 2021

Description

Your great idea is coming to life. You own a startup company. You're on the verge of big things. But there's one problem: you need money. The Process of Raising Capital, presented by Kerty Levy from Techstars IowaThe Financial Model, presented by Joey Beech from Ankeny Angels & Ankeny Economic Development CommissionThe Capitalization Table, presented by JD Geneser from LWBJThe Pitch + Due Diligence, presented by Mikayla Sullivan from ISA VenturesThe Term Sheet, presented by Joe Leo from Brown Winick LawYour great idea is coming to life. You own a startup company. You're on the verge of big things. But there's one problem: you need money in order to take your business to the next level — you need to raise capital. If this is you, you've come to the right place. There isn't just one right path to raising funds; it's a challenge with many ways through it. Know your options. From capitalization tables to equity compensation and managing the investment close, learn more about the seminar and other resources to help you build your startup to be successful. Past attendees of this seminar have raised over $45M in capital. Please note that this seminar is about equity financing and doesn’t cover traditional funding sources such as small business loans and grants. The Raising Capital Series is produced by the Greater Des Moines Partnership in collaboration with ISA Ventures, Brown Winick Law, and LWBJ. This event is part of thousands of events happening around the world for Global Entrepreneurship Week from November 8 to 12, 2021. For more information contact Diana Wright, Startup Community Builder at the Greater Des Moines Partnership: [email protected]. * Light continental breakfast, lunch and light refreshments will be provided. Free parking vouchers will be available for the Partnership Building parking ramp. ** Capacity is limited to 26 people as we follow CDC's COVID-19 guidelines, allowing for safe social distancing at least 6-feet apart. Masks are required in the main common areas and when not seated.