Fundraising Program

About this program

This program is brought to you by GetFundedAfrica, a team of people dedicated to helping African businesses raise venture capital. Our practical experience is brought to bear in this 12-week, self-paced online program that aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the field of venture capital, from both entrepreneur and investor points of view.

Over the course of the program, you will gain insight on how to raise funds for your business as well as how to invest in businesses. We will explore the funding process, gain insight into the different types of investors and investment avenues, and leverage a combination of content including videos, lecture notes, exercises, case studies, and class discussions to make your online experience engaging & fun.

Is this program for you?

The coursework of this online program is aimed at those who are planning, or currently involved in, a new business and would like to gain a comprehensive understanding of venture capital financing. It’s also ideal for current or aspiring investors wanting to break into the industry. Investors will learn to analyze different funding opportunities, while entrepreneurs will learn how to effectively present and prepare their venture as they go about the fundraising process.

What this program covers

This online program is unique in the way it approaches entrepreneurship from a funding standpoint and takes a ‘two-hats’ approach to venture capital, exploring it from both the founder and investor perspective.

As an entrepreneur, you’ll learn how the entire financing life cycle works, and discover how to attract investors, create a business model, demonstrate traction and reach an agreement on a deal. As an investor, you’ll learn critical skills you can draw on to evaluate a venture based on information such as its financial projections. You will learn how to assess a company and its industry, and be able to use this understanding to make informed decisions about investments.