2080 Ventures / Founder education
Financial Foundations for First-Time Founders. From financial models to fundraising strategy, build a clearer understanding of the numbers behind your business.
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For first-time founders preparing to scale, B2B teams refining pricing, and entrepreneurs organising their next fundraising round. Explore valuation, cash flow, financial planning and the information investors expect to see.
Course instructor
The original course was developed with Pushkar Singh around financial models, valuation and investor relationships. Ask us about instructor availability for the next delivery.
Get clarity on startup structures LLP, Private Limited, C Corp, and more and how each affects fundraising. Learn how dilution works and how to protect your stake as you grow. Make funding decisions with confidence and control.
Learn how to apply DCF analysis, use discount rates, and compare NPV vs IRR to evaluate decisions. Understand your ROI from an investor’s lens.
Understand the mechanics of debt vs equity, primary vs secondary shares, and how your cap table evolves. We’ll also cover how to negotiate your valuation with confidence.
Learn the difference between Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), and why they matter. Compare accrual vs cash accounting and know which one investors expect.
Learn how assets, liabilities, and equity come together to define your company’s financial position. Break down key terms like revenue, COGS, overheads, EBITDA, depreciation, taxes, and net income.
Understand the moving parts of working capital inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash. Learn the different types of working capital and how they impact your cash flow.
Understand the fundamentals of financial forecasting and how to create projections that investors can trust. Explore scenario analysis to prepare for best- and worst-case outcomes.
Explore the full spectrum of startup funding grants, debt, and equity and when to use each. Learn the nuances of debt financing through banks, NBFCs, venture debt, and revenue-based financing.
Understand what an MIS (Management Information System) is and why it’s essential for founders. Explore key KPIs every startup should monitor plus industry-specific metrics that matter.
Learn what goes into a professional, investor-ready data room from financials and legal docs to traction and team details. Get the basics of crafting a strong investor deck that aligns with your data room.
Understand what investors truly look for, in team, traction, TAM, KPIs, and competitive edge. Dive into how to position your startup within a VC’s investment thesis.
This module brings it all together, helping you craft a compelling narrative that connects the dots and gets investors excited.
Strengthen your financial model, understand valuation and dilution, track meaningful metrics, and organise an investor data room.
The original format included interactive live sessions, implementation reviews and a financial-model review. Confirm the format and inclusions for the next cohort when you enquire.
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