Is My Startup Venture Fundable? is an interactive three-hour workshop designed to help founders assess whether their idea-stage or existing company meets the criteria for venture investment. You’ll gain a clear understanding of what investors look for in venture-scale opportunities, along with direct feedback on how well your business fits that model, and actionable guidance on how to evolve your strategy if it doesn't yet align.
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Who Should Attend

• Idea-stage entrepreneurs who want to know if their idea is fundable 
• Pre-seed and seed-stage founders evaluating fundraising options
• Existing brands exploring raising venture capital to scale their business

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Why Attend

• Gain Clarity on Venture Scale:  Understand what venture scale truly entails.  We’ll cover the key metrics, growth trajectories, fundraising requirements, and exit expectations investors look for, along with the operational demands, tradeoffs, and long-term implications of pursuing a high-growth path.
• ‍Expert Feedback and Actional Ideas:  Present your opportunity to a panel of Venture Mechanics mentors and experienced entrepreneurs.  You’ll receive direct feedback on whether your business fits the venture-scale model, along with actionable ideas to refine your strategy and better align with investor expectations.‍
• Network with Mentors and Founders: Connect with experienced mentors and fellow entrepreneurs navigating similar questions and stages.

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Join us to determine if your venture can, and should, scale to institutional expectations, and chart your path forward with clarity and confidence.

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Agenda:

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3:30 - 4:00

Registration and Networking

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4:00 - 4:10

Welcome and Overview

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4:10 - 5:00

‍What Makes a Company Venture Fundable?

A deep dive into what makes a company venture fundable and what it truly means to be venture scale.  We’ll cover the key metrics, growth trajectories, fundraising requirements, and exit expectations investors look for, along with the operational demands, tradeoffs, and long-term implications of pursuing a high-growth path.

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5:00 - 6:00

Breakout Sessions

We will break out into teams with 2-4 companies paired up with one of our venture fundraising experts.  Each founding team will have at least 15 minutes to pitch their idea and get feedback from from the mentor and from their fellow entrepreneurs on the venture fundability and scalability of their company along with actionable ideas to refine the strategy to better align with investor expectations. 

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6:00 - 7:00

Mentor Networking

Join us for informal networking with fellow founders and mentors from the Venture Mechanics community.  It’s a chance to continue the conversation, make valuable connections, and explore opportunities for deeper engagement.

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