Investor Connect Podcast

In this episode, Hall welcomes Pieter Dorsman of Angel Forum and E-Fund. Angel Forum is one of the longest-serving angel networks in Canada. They are a non-profit organization and presenting companies have raised over $35 million directly through their forum. Angel Forum also offers workshops to both entrepreneurs and investors.

E-Fund was founded to achieve consistently higher returns and more exits from angel investments. By investing via teams, they can do more due diligence, leverage the industry expertise of investors and provide post-investment advice to the companies they invest in.

Pieter is a seasoned advisor, investor, and mentor. He is also President & CEO of Redpeaks Management Inc., a consulting firm focused on advising technology companies on capital raising, M&A and restructuring activities and everything related.

Direct download: Pieter_Dorsman_of_Angel_Forum_and_E-Fund.mp3
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Are you considering launching a Series A fundraise?

For startups not requiring FDA, you will need the following:
- A product with revenue, preferably above $500K/year
- A growth plan to reach $10M annual revenue
- A strong team with growth company experience
- A credible funding plan to maintain growth with reasonable burn rates
- An updated financial proforma showing your growth plan and use of funds
- A pitch deck showing your growth plan
 
If you are aiming for a target valuation, you may have to raise a Seed+ round of $500K to position the company with the proper KPIs and growth rates before pursuing the Series A.

Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding.

Let’s go startup something today!

Direct download: Startup_Funding_Espresso_--_Are_you_Ready_for_a_Series_A_Fundraise.mp3
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