Techstars Startup Week Edmonton Online 2020

Early-stage investors will play a key role when growing and scaling your company. Therefore, it is important to secure the right investors at the right time. Join us in this conversation on what investors are looking for and how to stand out from the rest.

Hosted by: Valhalla Private Capital

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So you have a business plan, an MVP, and some traction for your product/service. You now require money to continue your trajectory and scale. How can you get investors on board? What will they look for in your startup, and what should you look for in their organization? This is an introductory talk on how to research investors, pitch yourself/your company, and determine what financing options are best for you.

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Curious about what options are out there for getting money to start and grow your business?

This workshop will cover 5 ways to raise money to start and grow your small business, from loans to grants and everything in between. You’ll also walk away with the foundations of managing your business finances.

Presented by a Business Link Small Business Strategist

If you’re at the stage where you need money for your startup, this session will help you navigate the world of lending, or non-equity financing, for your business. You’ll get access to experts who have advised hundreds of businesses to acquire capital for their start-up journey. Come prepared with questions for this interactive panel discussion on financing for entrepreneurs
 
Some of the key questions we’ll be answering:

1. Difference between equity vs non-equity based financing?
2. How can I identify if my business is ready for funding?
3. What steps should I take before approaching lenders?
4. How do I strategize when shopping for funding?

 
Panelists:
Nicole Cayanan- Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)
Aimee Parker- Alberta Treasury Branch (ATB)
Rahim Velji- Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Hussam Tungekar- Futurpreneur Canada


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Hosted by Randy Thompson from Valhalla Private Capital & Valhalla Angels.

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Everything you wanted to know about venture capital, but were too afraid to ask! In this session, we'll give you a quick overview of how VC firms operate, why they prefer investing in "moonshot" ventures over companies with more conservative returns, and how they make investment decisions.

A great workshop for entrepreneurs that want an inside view of what VCs are thinking, or a primer for people who are considering venture capital as a career.

We'll do a quick 15-minute presentation using this document: https://docsend.com/view/g7yf6qki2yt9bgkd which will be followed by a 40-minute discussion. Session size will be limited to 40 to facilitate audience participation.

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Think raising capital is in your future? Settle in for 90 minutes with Arden Tse, Investment Manager of the Accelerate Fund, as he goes over what sophisticated investors look for during Due Diligence. This will be a practical session that includes not only the key questions investors ask and the documents they will request to review during due diligence, but also general guidelines for setting up and managing a data room that can be easily shared with interested investors.

The Accelerate Fund supports the growth of early-stage Alberta technology companies with a venture capital fund that matches angel investment.

This event is being co-organized by the Accelerate Fund and Startup TNT.

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Join Alberta Innovates and Fasken to discuss common pitfalls experienced by early-stage startups and learn how you can set your company up for success as you raise capital.

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RSVP here to join us on Remo for Founders & Funders!

Join Startup Edmonton, TEC Edmonton, BDC and Alberta Enterprise Corporation as they host Founders & Funders virtually on Remo during the 7th annual Edmonton Startup Week!

Bringing together active investors and tech founders at all stages, Founders & Funders is a chance to connect with a growing community, create connections, and foster relationships before the ask for support is on the table. Often, founders flounder when seeking capital because they put off developing relationships with potential investors thinking that their pitch or product isn’t perfect. Investors, keen to work with the local tech community, are sometimes unsure of where to meet founders outside of formal presentations or networks.

We are excited to kick off the event with a panel featuring three local startups and investment firms that have secured deals & an exit in the last year. The three teams will shed light into their founder-funder relationships, as well as share firsthand how they secured the partnership and how they will work together for their next stage of growth:

• Arden Tse of Accelerate Fund / Yaletown Partners and Ryan Tucker of G2V Optics
• Pat Lor of Panache Ventures and Tim Regnier of Smart Access
• Ha Nguyen of McRock Capital and Remi Schmaltz of Decisive Farming

Panel discussions are moderated by Andrea Drager, Principal at Azure Capital Partners.

Founders & Funders is open to all investors and tech founders with products at all stages. Join in virtually for a lighthearted and informative panel + networking to learn more about the opportunities available in our region and how to best prepare to work together in the future.

Prefer to skip the networking and only watch the program? Feel free to tune in at https://www.edmontonstartupweek.com/watch-live!

Keenan Pascal of Token Naturals and Arden Tse of Accelerate Fund will be co-hosting a casual panel sharing options for startup capital. This panel will take a look at classic methods like VC and banks, opportunities for grants, the importance of network, and thinking outside the box for how to fund the journey.

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Bring your questions! This is an interactive session with some of the country’s top technology startup investors and advisors. They’ll discuss their best investments as well as their biggest mistakes. Learn about all stages of funding, from friends & family, government programs, angel investors, venture capital, to private equity.

Meet the panelists:

• Ernest Sui, NRC/IRAP
• Sandi Gilbert, Intergen
• Irfhan Rawji, Relay Ventures

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As part of Edmonton Startup Week, Startup Edmonton is organizing VC Office Hours to help entrepreneurs gain confidence and experience talking with investors.

Note, this doesn't have to be a pitch if you don't want it to be. Feel free to talk to your VC about whatever you want (e.g. what they think about your idea, whether you should even raise VC, etc.).

Limited time spots available - founders can book a 20-minute virtual meeting with one of the VCs here at this link.

VC Roster:

Sara Mohajerani - Investment Analyst, Bluesky Equities
Bluesky is a Calgary-based family office that invests in both private and public companies at various stages of development. The firm has significant holdings in energy, real estate development, distilling, multi-family rental units, technology, venture capital, and alternative investments.

Mark Mitchell - Manager, Red Thread Ventures
Red Thread Ventures is an investment network comprised of passionate, hands-on angel investors, entrepreneurs and investment advisors from around the globe focused on helping each other build world class businesses and expanding our professional networks.

Tim Kwok - Investment Analyst, Panache Ventures
Panache Ventures is an active Canadian seed-stage venture capital fund. The firm is led by a team of experienced operators with a strong record of angel investments, years of institutional VC experience, and a solid network in Canada, Silicon Valley, and globally. The fund has a founders-first philosophy, a commitment to diversity, and a strategic seed/angel co-investment model.