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The Art of Raising Capital: Strategic Fundraising in Today's Market

The decision to raise capital can be daunting for many entrepreneurs. The process often seems unfamiliar, complicated, and unpredictable, leaving founders feeling overwhelmed and outmatched. 

This course demystifies the fundraising process, providing you with practical insights and hands-on experience. You'll learn to determine if and when to raise capital, understand the investor ecosystem, and master the art of crafting and delivering compelling pitches. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the capital-raising process successfully.

Course details

Enrollment type: Live
Virtual classes: July 18th -  August 8th
Class time: Thursdays, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Open to: Executive and Associate Pavilion members, as well as non-members
Pavilion member price: $495*
Non-member price: $1,495
*Course cost is included in Pavilion CEO Membership. Contact Brian Lee for enrollment code.

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Jason Shapiro – The Art of Raising Capital (1)

Jason Shapiro, Instructor

Jason Shapiro is the founder and CEO of 82i, a growth services firm whose mission is to make entrepreneurship easier. In that role, he has advised 80+ clients as a fractional CFO and COO, raising over $400 million from venture, growth, and private equity investors. Before 82i, Jason was a SaaS investor with Resolve Growth Partners and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, and an M&A advisor with Lazard.

His career began as a teacher with Teach For America, where he honed his passion for teaching others. He lives in Annapolis with his wife Anne, and daughters Charlotte and Clara.

 

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Course curriculum

This course is designed for founders and entrepreneurs who are considering raising capital (or plan to) and want to optimize their odds. This course also benefits CEOs, CFOs, VPs of Finance, Chiefs of Staff, and other leaders involved in the fundraising process.

Session 1:
Why and When?

Understand the Rationale and Timing for Raising Capital

 

By the end of this class, you will be able to:

  • Determine if raising capital is right for your business, and when.
  • Discuss the reasonable (and unreasonable) reasons to raise capital.
  • Understand what it takes to prepare your business for fundraising (and how long it takes).

Highlights:

  • Real-life examples of founders who timed their raise perfectly (and cautionary tales of those who did not).
  • Group discussions on the impact of raising capital at different stages. 

Session 2:
From Whom?

Navigating the Investor Ecosystem

 

By the end of this class, you will be able to:

  • Understand how investors make money, and why you should care.
  • Understand the different types of investors (venture, growth, private equity, and more) and what they look for.
  • Determine how to identify and connect with the right investors for your business – and what questions to ask them.

Highlights:

  • Case studies of successful and unsuccessful outreach strategies.
  • Interactive sessions on networking and building investor relationships.

Session 3:
How to Prepare (Part 1)

Laying the Groundwork for a Successful Raise

 

By the end of this class, you will be able to:

  • Present your business story compellingly.
  • Prepare your data (tip: thoughtfully and deliberately!).

Highlights:

  • Hands-on activities to review and refine your pitch deck.
  • Practice sessions to improve your pitch delivery. 

Session 4:
How to Execute (Part 2)

Beyond the Pitch and Closing the Deal

 

By the end of this class, you will be able to:

  • Get into the investor mindset and understand how they evaluate opportunities.
  • Apply an investor’s perspective to connect your story to your numbers.
  • Navigate the negotiation and closing process effectively.

Highlights:

  • Role-playing exercises to simulate negotiations.
  • Group discussions on handling tough questions and objections.

Expected Results

By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge and skills to be able to:

  • Assess your business’s readiness for raising capital.
  • Set realistic expectations for your fundraising journey.
  • Prepare and initiate a successful fundraising process.
  • Craft and refine a compelling pitch for investors.

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Pricing

Member price

$495

Included:

  • Live classes with Q&A
  • Downloadable course materials
  • All class recordings
  • Access to course content for 12 months
  • Certificate upon completion

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Non-member price

$1,495

Included:

  • Live classes with Q&A
  • Downloadable course materials
  • All class recordings
  • Access to course content for 6 months
  • Certificate upon completion
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Course FAQ

Members of Pavilion can enroll in this course at a discounted rate of $495. Non-members can enroll for $1,495.

The Art of Raising Capital: Fundraising in Today's Market is a Premium Pavilion University offering, delivering an unparalleled learning experience. This course is valued at $1,495 and offered to Pavilion at a significant discount ($495). 

This course is open to non-members for $1,495. However, Pavilion members can access this course for a discounted rate of $495.

This course starts on July 18th and lasts 4 weeks.

Join our live virtual sessions every Thursdays from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET throughout the course duration.

Enroll by July 17th to secure your spot.

Yes, due to the brevity of this course, 100% attendance is required. We recommend that participants attend the live sessions for the optimal learning experience. However, watching session recordings counts towards attendance for those with scheduling conflicts or who are in time zones where live attendance is a challenge.

For those who are unable to attend live sessions, session recordings are made available within 24 hours of class. Watching session recordings counts towards attendance.

No, there is not a final exam at the end of this course. 

After successfully meeting attendance requirements, you will receive a certificate of completion for this course.

Enrolling in this course as a Non-Member does not automatically register you as a Pavilion Member. If you would like to join Pavilion, click here. 

This course will be hosted virtually via Pavilion’s member hub. Those who are not members of Pavilion will get access to the course group within the member hub approximately two weeks before the first class.

We are unable to offer any refunds or transfer you to a different course. The session dates and times are listed on this page, so please check your schedule before enrolling and paying for your course.

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