Venture Capital Fundraising: Understanding Your Audience

Sponsor(s): Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative
Fundraising from venture capital firms can be a long, hard journey. It starts with understanding the perspective of a venture capitalist. This session will describe how a venture capital fund is structured and what drives the venture investment decision-making process. Regardless of the stage of your venture, a better understanding of your investor audience will inform your fundraising strategy and your design of pitch materials.