Raising Money

THE ART OF SCHMOOZING

Questions you’ll answer:

  • How do I supply my business with the right amount of external funding?
  • What does it mean to raise money on the right terms?
  • How do I create a deal structure that adds value?

Dilemmas you’ll face:

  • How do I explain to a financier the benefits of their contribution?
  • How do I explain to a financier that their investment may be lost?
  • Should I raise funds in the form of debt, equity, or a hybrid form?

Topics you’ll cover:

  • How do I determine the right people to approach for external funding?
  • How do I ensure external funding at the lowest total cost?
  • How do I make a compelling presentation to potential investors?

The Raising Money course provides the tools, skills and judgment students need to supply a business with the right amount of external funding, on the right terms, with a deal structure that adds value.

By the end of the Raising Money course, your students should be able to:

  • Evaluate an opportunity and clearly explain to a financier the reason they need money, how much they will need and how likely it is that any or all of the investment will be lost.
  • Decide if they should raise funds in the form of debt, equity or a hybrid form.
  • Establish who they should approach to raise the right amount of money, in the right form, at the lowest total cost.
  • Craft a robust deal that adds value.
  • Make a compelling presentation to potential investors.