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Have an early-stage, post-launch startup and are looking to raise capital? Learn the basics of fundraising with the NVBC + Spring Virtual Funding Workshop.

Finding the right investors and securing finances can be challenging, time-consuming, and complicated. In this self-paced, interactive course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of fundraising wherever you are, on your own time.

Need more? Get mentorship to help put your plan into action. This course is a great complement to our Distance Venture Acceleration Program or mentorship sessions from Spring.

Program features

Capital raising

Capital raising

Learn about angel investment, seed funding, and crowdfunding.

Pitching

Pitching

Perfect your investment pitch for maximum impact.

Closing

Closing

Pitching only gets you so far! Learn how to close a financing deal.

What you’ll learn in the Virtual Funding Workshop:

  • The investing landscape
  • Different ways to raise capital
  • Fundraising processes
  • Corporate governance (advisors, board of directors)
  • Best practices for your business type
  • Delivering your best pitch
  • Negotiation skills
  • Closing the deal

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Interested in learning more about the Virtual Funding Workshop? Start your free trial to get access to two videos.

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About Spring and NVBC

Spring’s in-person funding workshop has helped companies to raise over $9 million in early-stage equity, grants, and loans to grow their businesses. At New Ventures BC, we’ve helped over 2172 startups create 3700 jobs and raise $300 million in financing, through our annual venture competition.

 

The Venture Acceleration Program has been pivotal in helping launch Viemère. We came into the program with just an idea but left with a clear direction on how to take the business to market. I can confidently say that because of this program and exceptional mentorship we have avoided major business pitfalls and saved so much time and money! It has been an invaluable experience and I highly recommend it to any tech start-up.

Joyce Lau, Founder & CEO, Viemère
Winter 2015, Summer 2016 Graduate

From basic market validation, to positioning, to building out a resonating value proposition and go-to market strategy, the Venture Acceleration Program has paved the foundation for my company. I currently sit in the top 25 in the New Ventures B.C. competition.  I would not be in this position without the disciplined approach they teach and the quality mentorship they provided along the way. Very happy to recommend and will continue to use what I’ve learned.

Kris Hartvigsen, Founder & CEO, Dooly Noted
Winter 2015 Graduate, 2015 and 2016 Competition Finalist

The New Ventures BC Venture Acceleration Program is incredible. The knowledge we have gained from the program would’ve taken us years to learn. The program has propelled WalletCard with a solid foundation and a better understanding of our target markets, value proposition and sales channel. The Venture Acceleration Program is a must for any entrepreneur entering the technology sector. It is important for entrepreneurs to understand that the most valuable tool in a business is your mentors and network.

Naveen Nand, Co-Founder, CEO, WalletCard
Summer 2016 Graduate

“Being part of the program over these past months has really pushed our team forward. The weekly meetings with my mentor have been amazing. Having that amount of support, expertise and a different perspective, has been critical to not only the company’s growth but my own personal growth as an entrepreneur.” 

Lori Munoz Malcolm, Founder, HeartPress
Current VAP Client

“The program is worth at least ten times what we spend on it. It’s not just the mentorship – it’s the feedback we have received from all the Executives in Residence. The course material has also been very helpful; now we know how to determine exactly what our customers want and how to tell them once we’ve created it. Opportunities are flying our way at incredible speed, and thanks to the program we know which ones to take and which ones to pass on.”

Kevin Urbanski, CEO & Founder, Rithmik Solutions
Past VAP Participant