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Raising Capital 101 | Platform Calgary

AUG18
13:00
  • This workshop provides startup founders with a detailed understanding of the capital raising process, including funding sources, tradeoffs, and investor motivations.
  • It is designed for founders preparing to raise capital within the next 6 to 12 months.
  • Attendees will gain practical insights to confidently approach their upcoming funding rounds.

About this event

Platform Calgary's Raising Capital Series is specifically designed for startup founders seeking to better understand the different capital sources available to them as they launch and grow their business. If you're getting ready to raise capital in the next 6-12 months, consider this essential advice that will allow you to navigate the capital landscape with confidence.
This link is for Raising Capital 101. Use this link to register for Raising Capital 201 .

Over the course of each 3 hour session, George Damian , the instructor, will provide participants with a solid understanding of the key elements of raising capital, including the inherent tradeoffs involved when founders seek external funding sources.

Based on his personal experience with hundreds of founders, he'll highlight the differences that separate rookies from pros so that you can put your best foot forward as you launch your next (and possibly first) funding round.

This cohort will be open to any founders.

In the first session on August 18, 2026, we’ll cover:
Raising Capital: When to Raise & When to Pause
What are you Building? Startup vs Small Business
Why All Money isn't Created Equal: Understanding the Tradeoffs among Financing Options
Non-Dilutive Capital: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Equity (Dilutive) Capital: Courting your Ideal Match
The Venture Investment Cycle & Where you Fit In
Understanding Investor Motivations & Economics
Startup Ecosystems

EVENT Details
Date: August 18, 2026
Time: 1 - 4 PM
Location: Platform Innovation Centre (In-person)
This program is in-person only and no recordings will be provided.
Register now and reserve your spot!

Reach out to 📧 nbih@platformcalgary.com if you have any questions or need further information before the program begins.

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About Platform Calgary
Platform Calgary is an impact organization whose members are tech companies, large and small, united in a vision of

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