From funding fundamentals to later stages & exit strategies, our workshops will guide startups through every step of the investment journey
UPTEC's programme will teach you about all the phases of raising investment through a structured and all-encompassing approach. This intensive and practical workshop series is designed to help founders and startup teams navigate the fundraising journey—from early-stage prep to negotiating a successful exit.
Registrations are open to all entrepreneurs with projects capable of raising funding. Your startup's next step starts here!
Duration: February, April, May and July
Format: Hybrid (In-person at Fraunhofer Auditorium or online)
Language: English
Cost: Free
You can register for one or all of the workshops. If you complete the entire workshop cycle, you will receive a certificate of participation in the programme.
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Destaques
- 35 days 2 hours
- Presencial
Localização
UPTEC Asprela I
n.º 455 Rua Alfredo Allen
#461 4200-135 Porto
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Agenda
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#4 Anatomy and Negotiation of a TermSheet - May 28
Breaking down and negotiating term sheets. How to read, understand, and negotiate term sheets. Focus on key terms, potential pitfalls, investor rights, and how to protect founders’ interests.
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#5 Later Stage and Exit - 2 july
Scaling, growth capital, and preparing for exit. This session guides founders through Series A+ funding, scaling challenges, and different exit strategies: acquisition, IPO, or buy-back. It helps entrepreneurs understand long-term capital strategies and value creation.
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#1 Funding Fundamentals - February 26
Understanding the funding landscape, startup stages, and types of capital. Introduction about the basics of startup financing, exploring when and why to raise funds, the differences between equity, debt, and alternative funding, and aligning funding with startup maturity and goals.