Bench to Community Seminar - Series 2, Session 3: Investors & Fundraising: Early-stage Non-grant Funding and Processes

Attendees will learn about locating and speaking with non-grant funding sources for investments in early-stage companies, including friends/family connections, angel individuals and networks, investment “pitch” competitions. 

Topics:

• What are sources of early-stage funding?

• How are contacts made with potential investors?

• Information investors expect about the product/application and market opportunity?

• What current stage is the development of your idea/product?

• What do you plan to do next? What are support funds for?

• Who else is on your team and their expertise/experience?

• What amount of support/funds are you seeking currently?

• What are you willing to offer those who invest or provide funding?