I’ve been getting quite a few questions lately from founders who are thinking about fundraising. Let me tell you, there is A LOT to learn; it’s not just about your killer pitch deck! There are many business decisions and legal aspects to fundraising that you need to understand before taking investment capital. Thankfully, we have advisors and mentors in our region who are experienced and willing to help you out!
For example, this Thursday, attorney Jan Roos is the guest at StartupSac Office Hours and will cover the legal essentials for raising capital. You’ll learn what all the terms mean as well as get familiar with the different types of agreements (Equity, SAFE, Convertible Note, etc.). This Tuesday, Traction has a free webinar, Entrepreneur’s Guide to Fundraising. If you’re looking for some “on-demand” workshops, at Startup Grind Sacramento in December, active angel investor John Selep covered the basics of what startup founders need to know when looking to raise funds for their startup. And just last week, Mark Haney of HaneyBiz interviewed three members of the Sacramento Angels for his show, The Basics of Angel Investing. It’s helpful for both people considering becoming an investor as well as for entrepreneurs who want to understand more about why Angel investors invest.
P.S. I know you want help with your killer pitch deck too. On March 16, StartupSac Office Hours will feature serial entrepreneur Sonny Mayugba and he’ll share some of his pitch secrets with you. More Details/Register
Don’t forget, February is Black History Month and there are a couple of events featuring Black entrepreneurs MAKING HISTORY you should check out. This Thursday the AMA with Entrepreneurs #MadeAtSacState series features Roshaun Davis, cofounder of Unseen Hero. On Tuesday, February 23, Startup Happy Hour features Jontae James, the founder of NatureTrak, an enterprise risk management platform for financial institutions that bank the cannabis industry.
Best Bets
StartupSac Office Hours: Investment Essentials for Startup Founders, Thu Feb 18 at 11:30 AM: Ready for investment? Learn the basics from a legal perspective including SEC rules, term sheets, security types, due diligence, and more.
Ask Me Anything: Roshaun Davis – Entrepreneur #MadeAtSacState, Thu Feb 18 at 5 PM: Come learn about being an entrepreneur and community builder from Roshaun Davis, CEO of Unseen Heroes and entrepreneur #MadeAtSacState!
Bizwomen Mentoring Monday, Feb 22 at 8:30 AM (registration closes 2/19): This event offers attendees the opportunity to meet women from all different industries who will hold small group discussions with mentees.
Startup Happy Hour with Jontae James, CEO of NatureTrak, Tue Feb 23 at 5 PM: Join us for Startup Happy Hour powered by StartupSac and the Carlsen Center with NatureTrak’s CEO Jontae James.
There’s a lot more going on the next couple of weeks – check out all the details in this week’s Startup Digest.
Looking to connect with other founders? Find your peers when you join the StartupSac Community Facebook Group. Startup founders and those who support the growth of our startup community connect and exchange ideas in this private moderated group.
