What you will learn
The unique challenges of raising money as a Black business owner
How to find grant and government investments to start your business
Prepare and position your business to be taken seriously by investors, whether you're at the idea stage or have an existing company
Understand and identify the different funding sources available for entrepreneurs and figure out what is right for you
Create the necessary materials that investors expect and tailor your pitch for success
Identify the best prospective investors and reach out to get noticedPrepare for investor meetings and nail your pitch
Close the deal with confidence and in full compliance
How To Raise Capital For A Black Owned Business
Timeline
Course Description
Week 1
Introduction
Week 2
How can you raise money
Week 3
Challenges of raising money as a Black founder
Week 4
How to position your company for capital
Week 5
Idnetify the types of investors
Week 6
How to get grants to get capital
Week 7
How to use government programs to get resources
Week 8
How to create your pitch deck
Week 9
How to present to investors
Week 10
How to create a terms sheet for your investors
Week 11
How to close the deal
Week 12
How to deploy the capital you raise
