Capital Investment Program
At a glance
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- Open Date : November 14, 2019
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- ventureLAB
Overview
Eligibility criteria
- Experienced, diverse team with multiple full-time co-founders with the track record to execute the growth strategy.
- Companies must have demonstrable market traction, recurring market revenue, and customer response. In some cases, earlier-stage companies and pre-seed ventures are supported.
- Innovative, defensible technology solving a significant problem.
- Identified the correct segment of customers to target, reasonable plan to reach this segment, and an understanding of the sales cycle.
Who is eligible
- Experienced, diverse team with multiple full-time co-founders with the track record to execute the growth strategy
- Companies must have demonstrable market traction, recurring market revenue, and customer response. In some cases, we are supporting earlier-stage companies and pre-seed ventures
- Innovative, defensible solutions solving a significant problem
- Identified the correct segment of customers to target, reasonable plan to reach this segment, understanding of the sales cycle
Who is not eligible
- Companies without demonstrable market traction
- Companies lacking recurring market revenue and customer response
Eligible expenses
- Business growth expenses
- Market traction development
- Customer response initiatives
- Technology development costs
- Go-to-market strategy implementation
Eligible projects & activities
- Companies ready to scale and develop a long-term capital strategy
- Founders who face unconscious bias, barriers to equal opportunity, and historic under-representation
- Earlier stage companies seeking investment
Evaluation & selection criteria
- Experienced, diverse team with multiple full-time co-founders with the track record to execute the growth strategy.
- Companies must have demonstrable market traction, recurring market revenue, and customer response.
- Innovative, defensible solution solving a significant problem.
- Identified the correct segment of customers to target, reasonable plan to reach this segment, understanding of the sales cycle.
How to apply
- Step 1: Check Eligibility
- Review the eligibility criteria mentioned on the program website.
- Ensure your company meets the requirements related to team experience, market traction, technology innovation, and go-to-market strategy.
- Step 2: Register Interest
- Click on the "I'm Interested" button on the Capital Investment Program webpage.
- Fill out the registration form with your company details.
- Step 3: Await Response
- Wait for a response from ventureLAB regarding your registration.
- You may be contacted for further details or to proceed with the application process.
### Summary: Capital Investment Program at ventureLAB: This program supports scale-ready companies in establishing long-term capital strategies for rapid business growth with a focus on underrepresented and early-stage founders. ### Detailed Explanation:
What is the Capital Investment Program at ventureLAB?
The Capital Investment Program at ventureLAB is designed to assist scale-ready companies in defining and executing long-term capital strategies to support their rapid business growth. Since 2012, ventureLAB has worked with numerous founders, helping them raise over $150 million in private investments. The program has been expanded to cater to underrepresented and early-stage founders across Canada, providing guidance through the entire fundraising process from refining investment pitches to connecting founders with strategically-aligned investors.
Highlights of the Program:
- 4,000 companies supported
- $420M investment raised
- 40 network of angel investors
- 6,800 jobs created
Eligibility Criteria:
The program is best suited for companies with experienced and diverse teams, demonstrating market traction, innovative technology, and a clear go-to-market strategy. Specific focus is given to underrepresented founders seeking earlier stage investments.
Services Offered:
Through the Capital Investment Program, founders receive tailored guidance to refine their investment pitch and connect with investors aligned with their goals. The program supports the entire fundraising process, including investor introductions, term sheet negotiation, and due diligence. Founder showcases like Demo Days and Investor Cafés provide platforms for introductions.
Advisors:
The program is supported by a team of experienced Capital Investment Program Advisors, including Danielle Graham, Yuri Navarro, Ana Misra, and more. These Advisors work closely with founders to provide strategic guidance throughout the investment journey.
FAQs:
Who is this program best suited for?
The program is ideal for companies looking to scale up and develop long-term capital strategies. It specifically supports founders who face unconscious bias and historic under-representation, with a focus on earlier stage companies.
Do you charge for these services?
No, ventureLAB does not take equity in the companies. The Capital Investment Program offers tailored guidance and access to a global community critical for business growth, without any charges.
What is the time commitment?
Once onboarded, founders have access to a team of Advisors to support them based on their investment readiness stage and funding timelines. The level of advisory is tailored to the specific needs of the founders.
Apply now to benefit from ventureLAB's Capital Investment Program and enhance your fundraising journey!