💸 The Money Talk: Startup Fundraising Unfiltered

💰 How do startups actually get funded in Canada?
It takes more than a good idea to secure funding. So what makes a startup ready, and gets investors to say yes?

🌟 Join Innovation OnBoard UofT for a candid conversation with Salman Qadir, Associate Principal at BDC, Business Development Bank of Canada, and Kate Grant, Business Advisor at Fasken, as they pull back the curtain on startup fundraising in Canada.

Bringing both investor and advisor perspectives, the panel will explore what it takes to navigate fundraising, build lasting relationships, and understand the decisions that shape a deal in Canada’s startup ecosystem.

💡 What you’ll learn
💸 When to raise, how much to raise, and where to look
👀 What investors look for, both within and beyond a polished pitch deck
🚩 Common red flags that turn investors away
🤝 What happens before, during, and after a funding deal
🇨🇦 How Canada’s startup funding ecosystem really works and where it may be heading

🌐 Stay for networking with fellow founders, investors, advisors, and students interested in entrepreneurship!