Investment Readiness Day

A high-impact event for startups and investors alike! Innovation-driven entrepreneurs will master the art of attracting investment and engaging with their first backers. Seasoned, new, and curious investors will learn to structure winning deals with startups. Get ready to supercharge your investment strategy and build connections that matter.

Target Audience: Startups, early-stage businesses, and founders looking to secure investment, as well as investors or potential investors from Windsor-Essex.

Location: Walker Power Building, 325 Devonshire Rd, Suite 330, Windsor, ON N8Y 2L3

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Session 1: Raising Capital for Your Business

Speaker: Ron Spreeuwenberg

This session targets founders and includes the following topics:

• Why you should raise money (or not)

• Options for funding sources (pros and cons)

• Biggest mistakes founders make when fundraising

• Fundraising process

• What investors are looking for

• Getting investor meetings

• Crafting a compelling pitch

• Due diligence process and how to build a data room

• Negotiating and closing the deal

• What happens after you raise money

Session 2: New Regulatory Exemptions for Early-Stage Investors

Speaker: Ontario Securities Commission

This session will highlight new regulatory exemptions that allow for “self-accredited” investors to participate in early-stage investment rounds and will target both founders, and existing and potential investors in our community.

Session 3: How to Structure a Seed Round Investment Deal

Speaker: Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

This session will focus on how to structure a seed round investment deal, as well as an overview of investment vehicles like SAFE/Convertible Notes.

Seats are limited so register today to ensure your spot!

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