Fundraising as Yourself Masterclass
Raise more money in less time by understanding the game, the motivations of players, and how you can uniquely play it best.
From Confused to Confident
Should I even raise money?
Understand how the funding landscape is changing and what the emerging alternatives are.
It's all smoke and mirrors...
Dispense with the jargon and understanding the fundamentals of how venture capital works.How do I find the right investors?
Delve into the art and science of preparing for a raise and follow a well-defined process to help you get back to what you love - company building.
I don't want to sell out...
Understand your Fundraiser Archetype and use it to develop a clear strategy for confident fundraising in 2024.
How do the best entrepreneurs do it?
Get practical guidance on how you can strike the perfect balance between understanding investors' needs and showing up as yourself.
Who is this course for
It will be useful for entrepreneur outside the main tech hubs that want to
understand the venture to invest better
Experienced Entrepreneur who has bootstrapped their business and considered raising money for the first time.
The course is for entrepreneur
who are raising money for the first time
What you'll get out of this Course
Understand venture capital fundamentals
We strip out the jargon and explain, first at a 10,000 foot level how venture capital works, and then go into the weeds to understand the process.
Understand investor motivations
It is important to know who the humans on the other side of the table are, and what are their interests, concerns and motivations. You'll leave with a strong understanding of this that you can take into any interaction with a potential investor
Discover your Fundraiser Archetype
Your Fundraiser Archetype gives you clues into what strategies you can employ to show up as yourself and be effective at the same time.
Online Course
You will leave with a 10-slide wireframe pitch deck that takes the principles in this course into account and can form the basis of your next fundraise.
The Changing VC Landscape
You will also understand how the VC landscape is changing and what entrepreneurs can do about it. You will be more prepared than 99% of entrepreneurs to raise money in today's market
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Fundraising as Yourself Masterclass
This course includes
$995
6 interactive live sessions
9 in-depth lessons
Projects to apply learnings
Private community of peers
Lifetime access to course materials
Direct access to instructor
Guided feedback & reflection
Course certificate upon completion
Course syllabus
01 Understanding venture capital fundamentals
A deep dive into how venture capital functions, starting from a broad overview to detailed insights. Strip away jargon to make VC concepts accessible and understandable.
Key Outcome: Participants will gain a clear understanding of the VC ecosystem, essential for navigating the fundraising landscape.
02 Applying VC Fundamentals
Review and discuss participant pitch decks in the context of VC fundamentals learned in Session 1.
Q&A segment to clarify concepts.
Key Outcome: Practical understanding of how VC concepts apply to your specific projects and pitch decks.
03 Investor Motivations and the Human Element
Exploring the motivations, interests, and concerns of investors.
Discuss how to approach and communicate with investors effectively.
Key Outcome: Participants will understand the mindset of investors, crucial for successful interactions and negotiations.
04 Tailoring your pitch to Investor Motivations.
Interactive session to refine pitch decks with a focus on aligning with investor motivations.
Address specific questions and provide personalized feedback.
Key Outcome: Enhanced pitch decks that resonate with investor perspectives and motivations.
05 Discover your Fundraiser Archetype
Introduction to different Fundraiser Archetypes and how to identify yours. Build out 10-slide wireframe with your Fundraiser Archetype in mind.
Key Outcome: Understanding of one's own fundraising strengths and a strategy to maximize effectiveness.
06 The Changing VC Landscape
Participants share and refine their 10-slide wireframe pitch deck, incorporating their archetype.
Discussion on the changing VC landscape. Group feedback and final Q&A.
Key Outcome: Participants will leave with a well-structured, archetype-aligned pitch deck ready for their next fundraising effort.
Testimonial
What students are saying
After spending 5 years working with Sid across the Draper Venture Network, it’s clear Sid's expertise in the startup and venture capital space is both profound and impactful.
Sid's blend of industry knowledge and practical experience makes him a standout in the venture capital community, he’s all about supporting Founders.
Joe Vezzani
CEO- Founder
LunarCrush.com
My go-to-person in all investor relations. Sid mentored me in fundraising and investor relations. He helped with theoretical knowledge, and practical introductions, and shaping the investment strategy. His friendly character made me consider him more a friend than one of our investors. I greatly recommend to anyone working with Sid
Jim Dokhvny
CEO and Founder
Aief Aeronautics
Sid's extensive network in Silicon Valley proved to be an invaluable asset for me. His well-established connections opened doors that would have otherwise remained closed, giving me access to key players in the industry. This network, coupled with his insightful advice, provided me with a holistic understanding of the venture capital landscape.
Alan Maln
CEO
Lize
I wholeheartedly recommend Sid for his instrumental role in shaping our business model and facilitating our successful seed round capital raise. His strategic insights, patience in advising first-time founders, and unwavering commitment were pivotal in navigating critical decisions and garnering investor interest.
Wilfrid Obeng
Co- Founder/ CTO
AudioMob
Sid Mofya
Venture Capital Investor & Entrepreneur
Thanks for stopping by.
My name is Sid Mofya and I'm your instructor for this course. As CEO of the Draper Venture Network (a global consortium of over 20 venture capital firms investing in early-stage technology companies) I helped hundreds of founders with their fundraises. I co-founded the Draper Round Table - a platform for aggregating capital for co-investment into top companies from the Draper Network. This was just as the current fundraising "winter" was getting started and I am happy to say that I have helped multiple entrepreneurs to raise money during this tough environment.
My goal here is to synthesize and simplify for you so that you save time on your fundraise.
Join us. It will be fun!
The Stupid-Simple Guide to Venture Capital Terminology
As explained to a six-year old
All the questions you were afraid to ask
Active hands-on learning
This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects
Interactive and project-based
You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams
Learn with a cohort of peers
Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you
What happens if I can’t make a live session?
All session will be recorded and shared on learning portal so you can catch up later
I work full-time, what is the expected time commitment?
Outside of the course time, work is optional. It will be helpful to spend more time working on your pitch as well as giving feedback on the pitch decks during session, but this is not mandatory.
What’s the refund policy?
This course follows the maven refund policy
What level of knowledge do I need to take part in this course?
None, It is designed for someone with zero knowledge to understand and apply principles.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes, Certificate of completion will be issued.
Course schedule
2-4 hours per week
Fridays: 9am - 11am PT
Two hour-long sessions. One is instructional, and the second is a live-lab for collaborative work and feedback
Jan 26, 2023 - Feb 9, 20239 - 11 am PT
2 hours per week for 3 weeks
Weekly projects1-2 hours per week
You'll be working on updating your pitch deck throughout the course.
Office: 4648 Benbow Court, Concord, CA 94521
Call: +14088936539
sid@mofya.com
Site: www.fundraise.mofya.com