Q&A: Startup Fundraising Program by Intelectium College

Summary of the most frequently asked questions about the first edition of Intelectium College's Startup Fundraising Program.

The Program, developed over 8 live and real-time sessions, will include the participation of experts in the entrepreneurial and investment ecosystem who will provide practical keys to launching a business idea and finding the investment needed to grow.

What is the purpose of the Program?

Our main objective is to offer entrepreneurs and future entrepreneurs an alternative through which they can develop solid foundations with which dominate the entrepreneurial and investment ecosystem. At Intelectium, aware that entrepreneurship is synonymous with not stopping learning, we wanted to capture all our real experience in entrepreneurship and investing that we have acquired over the past few years and offer tomorrow's CEOs the opportunity to dive deep into the bowels of the entrepreneurial ecosystem to master the art of launching a startup and achieving a successful investment round.

Who is it aimed at?

The Program is specially designed for entrepreneurs and future entrepreneurs who, regardless of the sector their product or service is aimed at, need expert support to take their first steps in the market and successfully undertake their next round of funding.

At Intelectium we often meet entrepreneurs who are very good at their product or service, but who do not know the keys to the functioning of the startup and investment ecosystem. They have never been faced with seeking private funding for their company or have done so, but because they do not have knowledge and practice in it, they are having a hard time convincing investors and venture capital funds to invest in their business. We want to help entrepreneurs to be able to get the most out of their business idea or company so that they can make it grow.

How will the Program be developed?

The program will be developed over 8 sessions, very practical, with “Learning by doing” format and through a 100% online “Live learning” modality (live and in real time) so you can access them from the comfort of your home or office.

Each of the sessions will last 2.30 hours, after which development will be required of offline individual and group work so that you can put into practice the concepts learned in everyday startup contexts and scenarios.

If I don't have time to do the live program, will I have access to watching the recorded classes?

From Intelectium we will record each of the sessions and you will have access to them to view them on a deferred basis if you haven't been able to connect. In this way, you can access the contents of the program as many times as you want, to view or review all those concepts or themes that you need to reinforce.

Although Intelectium encourages you to attend the live sessions and take the opportunity to network with other entrepreneurs and create synergies to maximize the success of your startup, there is no problem with taking the deferred course.

What are the topics that will be discussed?

Through your participation in Intelectium College, you will learn to decide what to undertake, when, how to get the investment you need, define the ideal capital structure, make Business Plans, winning Pitchs decks, financial projections and negotiating a good Partner Agreement, among others.

In each of the sessions, a specific topic will be addressed, defined in the following outline:

Theme 1: The best kept secrets. What to do and how to innovate?

  • What to do.
  • How to get the most out of the entrepreneurial and investment ecosystem.
  • Cutting to the chase: How to truly innovate.

Theme 2: Finances well understood. The language of business

  • How to prepare a good Business Plan through a Professional Financial Model.
  • How to structure the capital of a startup and how to define the best format for the round.
  • How to define and justify the valuation of a startup.

Theme 3: From Said to Done... How to Raise Capital?

  • How to identify the most suitable investor for a startup and how to design and make the best Pitch.
  • How to define and negotiate the best Partner Agreement.

What experts or teachers will teach the program?

The Program is designed by startup experts, specifically by Patrick Hunt, Managing Partner of Intelectium Funding Accelerator, Intelectium Ventures, General Partner of Smartech Capital and active investor, with more than 20 years of experience in strategic consulting; and Álvaro Hita, COO of Intelectium, Investment Analyst Lead of Intelectium Ventures and Former Senior Auditor at EY, with extensive experience auditing companies from various sectors (technology, distribution, travel or industry). In addition, the Program will include participation of different expert figures such as entrepreneurs, investors and investment analysts with extensive experience and experience in the entrepreneurial and investment ecosystem, who will give their particular point of view and help to frame the concepts discussed in the current context.

What expert documents will I learn to develop during the program?

Throughout the different sessions, you will have access to key expert documents for the growth of your startup. Among others, you'll learn to develop:

  • Investor's Deck,
  • Executive Summary,
  • Overview for Investment forums,
  • Business Plan,
  • Financial Models,
  • Company valuation,
  • Template of the partner agreement with Business Angels, national and international VCs,
  • Etc.

What are the existing participation options?

All those enrolled in the Program will have access to the different training sessions, as well as to all those expert documents that are discussed during them.

If you want intensify your participation in the program you have the possibility of accessing personalized mentoring, where you will receive individualized feedback and expert advice to be able to perfect the Business Plan and the Pitch and to make the most of the full potential of your project in the market.

What is the price of the program?

The total cost of the Program is 1,350€.In order to optimize attendees' time, we have divided the content of the Program into 3 different themes, with pricing adapted to each of them:

  • Theme 1: The best kept secrets. What to do and how to innovate? 600€
  • Theme 2: Finances well understood. The language of business 600€
  • Theme 3: From Said to Done... How to Raise Capital? 500€

If you see that the 8 sessions of the program don't suit your needs, don't worry! , you can choose the topic that interests you the most and attend the sessions that suit you best. If you are left wanting more, you can discuss the rest of the topics in future editions of Intelectium College.

You're still on time to benefit from the available discount:

  • Early bird: Entrepreneurs and future entrepreneurs who register before December 1st will receive a 10% discount on the total price of the program. Cost of the program: 1,215€.

Until when are registrations open?

Registrations to sign up for the first edition of Intelectium College will remain open until the next January 10, 2021.

What are the benefits of participating in Intelectium College?

  • After the sessions, you will master first-hand all the ins and outs of the entrepreneurial ecosystem and you will acquire both hard and soft skills to start a business with a greater chance of success. -You will professionalize your project through expert documents.
  • You'll be prepared to get private funding from investors and venture capital funds for your project.
  • You will network with other entrepreneurs with high-potential projects and different sectors of activity, adding value to your own project.
  • You'll avoid making mistakes, saving you time and money.

In addition, if you are looking for a job in a Venture Capital, an accelerator, an incubator, a corporate venture, a crowdfunding, or a bank with a department specialized in innovative technological startups, this program will allow you to acquire the necessary knowledge through an award-winning “learning by doing” method.

What are the differences between Intelectium College and other training programs?

Aware of the scarcity of university degrees and courses specifically created for entrepreneurs, Intelectium College is more than a course, it is a hands-on program with a very specific and high-quality “Learning by doing” format. The Startup Fundraising Program is where finance specialized in startups meets the most effective teaching in real innovation, so that your chances of success with your startup grow exponentially.

Unlike other accelerators or incubators, participation in this training program it doesn't involve giving up the equity of your startup.

Are there any continuity programs at the end of Intelectium College?

Once the Training Program is over, Intelectium will offer a free diagnosis to participating projects on public and alternative funding, so that you can increase your company's working capital and leverage the round of private financing with public loans and grants (both national, regional and European), thus avoiding an excessive dilution of your power in shareholding during the earliest stages of the project.

Where can I learn more about the Program?

If you still have any questions to resolve, you can find out all the details on the website of Prog.For any questions or clarifications you can contact us at comunicacion@intelectium.com or by calling 932 724 640.

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