TLDR:
- The Free Fundraising School offers a 6-week program focusing on series A fundraising in Latin America.
- The program includes insights from founders such as Andrés Bilbao of Rappi and David Velez of Nubank.
The Free Fundraising School has launched a new program aimed at helping founders transition from Seed to Series A in the challenging market of 2024, with a particular focus on the Latin America market. The 6-week program, titled “The Art of Fundraising: Series A,” offers insights from notable founders such as Andrés Bilbao of Rappi, David Velez of Nubank, and Marcelo Claure of Claure Group and Bicycle Capital.
The program, hosted by Bilbao and Miami-based investor Laura Gaviria Halaby, is free and aims to equip founders with resources to enhance their fundraising success. It includes access to top global investors and entrepreneurs, mentorship, and a community of peers. With speakers and mentors from companies and investment firms like Habi, Kaszek, Lightspeed, and Softbank, the program provides a comprehensive view of the Latin America tech and VC world.
The curriculum covers a range of topics including building a customer-centric business model, effective networking strategies within the venture capital ecosystem, managing a startup board, and legal frameworks for fundraising. Founders also have the opportunity to receive feedback on their pitch and strategy. The live online program is set to kick off on April 25, with over 6,000 registrants already showing interest. Applications are currently open for those interested in participating in this unique opportunity.
