#StartupChats | How to Raise Equity Finance

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Are you looking for additional funds to grow your business? There are many funding options available in the market, and getting an equity investment is one way to unlock your funding sources. While you are not obliged to pay back the initial money you’ve received, you will share company’s profits until your startup company reaches the exit stage of lifecycle. In this episode, our experts will discuss how you can approach and work with equity investors.
Join Startup Canada (@Startup_Canada) and Satya Organic (@SatyaOrganic) on Aug 1, 2018 for a live #StartupChats on Twitter from 12pm – 1pm ET. Hosted by Kylie Woods, the Founder & CEO of Calgary-based Chic Geek (@kywoods_), we’ll be learning about How to Raise Equity Finance.
Guests

  • Sydney Wong. VenturX aims to tackle the problem that 90% of startups fail in their first year; we provide an innovative solution to guide startups to launch and connect to funding. VenturX @venturx_team
  • Dan Cohen. Passionate about science and tech ventures Accelerated Ventures Inc. @Dancohen_mtl
  • Marc Wilson. I help Athletes and Athletic Companies find funding and each other. TUFMED Inc, Derailed Industries & Athletic Venture Advisor @AthleticVenture
  • Justin Hartzman. Justin Hartzman, a serial entrepreneur, is the CEO and Co-Founder of needls – the internet’s first RoboAgency powered by AI and automation. Known for pioneering many markets and having multiple exits under his belt, he’s grown this two-year-old startup to a multi-million dollar company. needls @needlsJustin
  • Bill Southworth. Serial entrepreneur, former sales and engineering vp in several public companies The Digital Microgrid Initiative @billsouthworth
  • Jenny Tcharnaia. Co-Founder and CFO of triMirror, which developed the first 3D and real-time virtual fitting solution that can be used for online, mobile, or in-store shopping, as well as for 3D garment design; in charge of strategy, raising funding, business development, operations, and corporate development. triMirror @triMirror
  • Paul Brassard. I do what I do because I gauge my success based on the success of others. I love teaching and passing on knowledge gained from my years of experience. Volition @paul_brassard
  • Thanh Le. Lotus Impact is providing acceleration services to social enterprises to scale up and receive funding from 0.5 – 3 million dollars. Lotus Impact. @lotusvillgro
  • Alysia Silberg. Alysia Silberg is a self-made, media and technology entrepreneur and early-stage startup investor, who invests in startups able to deliver venture scale returns in clear multi-billion dollar markets addressing global challenges whilst strengthening our global community and advancing social good through her UN Women Empower Women Global Champion for Women’s Empowerment & Entrepreneurship role and policy work with various governments. Street Global Venture Capital @StepUpTF
  • David Woll. golden rolodex and business background and experience to match www.wollenterprises.com N/A
  • Jason Daley. Jason Daley works in tandem with founders as a Venture Catalyst to accelerate their business growth. He’s known as a passionate entrepreneur and community builder with heart. Axia Strategists / Reaction @BizDaley
  • Eric In. I am in charge of venture investment in Canada, focus in Ontario and Québec CIC Capital @ericin_can
  • Tony Duckett. 30+ years global experience in leadership roles in the Telecommunications, software development and consulting industries, with current focus on scaling both the xiBOSS Growth Services for Early Stage companies, and xiVENTURES Fund Inc. xiBOSS and xiVENTURES FUND Inc. @xibosstony

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