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Founders, especially early-stage ones, have a lot of questions around fundraising. From who to pitch to, how to pitch and what happens immediately post a seed fundraise. Surge will  answer some of these questions through a four-part webinar. Drawing on 48 years of Sequoia’s tribal knowledge, the Surge team will share examples and best practices from the firm’s global network.

 

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Part One: Preparing to Fundraise

Date: 20 June 2020

Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm IST

Founders have a lot of questions even before they go out to raise their seed fund. About the market, the timing and the options available to them. In the first part of this series, we will be answering the following questions:

  • What’s the right time to raise?
  • Who should you raise from?
  • What are investors looking for?
  • How does the current environment affect fundraising?

Speaker: Rajan Anandan, Managing Director at Sequoia Capital India & Surge

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Part Two: The Pitch

Date: 27 June 2020

Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm IST

One of the most crucial parts of fundraising is pitching your companies to potential investors. Everything matters - your story, your data and how you craft that perfect pitch deck  In part two, we look into the following:

  • How to craft your seed pitch?
  • Why is the story important?
  • The dos and dont’s of pitching
  • How do you best use those 60 mins with an investor?

Speakers: Rajan Anandan, Managing Director at Sequoia Capital India & Surge

Pieter Kemps, Principal at Sequoia Capital India & Surge

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Part Three: Stories From the Trenches

Date: 04 July 2020

Time: 4:00 - 05:30 pm IST

This panel discussion will feature insights from leading voices in the ecosystem. Not just VCs but also angels and founders. This AMA will address the following questions:
  • Picking the right angels and VC firms
  • What do angels/investors look for in founders
  • Examples of successful pitches ... and failed ones

Speakers: Shanti Mohan, Founder at LetsVenture and Angel Investor

Alok Mittal, Cofounder at Indifi Technologies and Angel Investor

Moderator: Rajan Anandan, Managing Director at Sequoia Capital India & Surge

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Part Four: Term Sheet, Due Diligence and More 

Date: 11 July 2020

Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm IST

You’ve secured investor interest for your seed round. What comes next? What are the things you need to be prepared for during the crucial financial and legal due diligence process? The fourth and final part of the webinar talks about:  

  • What to look for in a seed term sheet
  • How do you prepare for due diligence, especially in times of social/physical distancing?
  • Legal / financial terms and conditions every founder needs to be aware of

Speakers: Ashwani Verma, VP - Legal, Sequoia Capital India

Sandeep Kher, Director - Portfolio Finance, Sequoia Capital India