Connecting biotech entrepreneurs, industry, and researchers with knowledge, captial, and talent
Capital Gains Series
Insights into Venture Capital Funding for Founders
Program
Your growing enterprise is ready to start raising money. The moment has arrived to dispel the intimidation and enigma surrounding venture capital funding, but the question remains: where does one begin? How do you avoid headaches? What essential elements are required to position yourself for success?
In this comprehensive and informative four-part series, life science startup founders will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to attract venture capital funding. Our knowledgeable investor speakers will impart their expertise, offering targeted feedback and valuable guidance. This series holds immense value for early-stage life science entrepreneurs, aiding them in navigating the intricate landscape of venture capital to enhance their likelihood of securing funding for bringing their innovations to the market.
Xontogeny is a life sciences VC/accelerator that collaborates with entrepreneurs, scientific founders and first-time CEOs to drive the successful development of their technologies to enable new treatment options for patients with serious disease.
Capital Gains is made possible thanks to the generous support of BioLabs, enabling awesome one bench at a time.
MEETING SCHEDULE:
October 26, November 8, 16, 29. 1pm ET / 10am PT
Overview
What to Expect
Virtual meetings every two weeks will provide practical insights and guidance on the following topics:
- Building a strong foundation to attract investment
- Leveraging the data you have and how it’s compelling to investors
- Corporate structure from the ground up—tips and guidance
- High-level patent strategy and license of IP—the right time to approach a law firm
- Creating a compelling pitch and presentation
- Crafting a captivating narrative with essential components
- Introducing milestone-based value creation and pitch adaptation
- Macromarket considerations for building out milestones
- The Right Fit: How to identify and approach the right investors for your company
- Investment sizes and macromarket considerations
- Pros and cons of check size and how to choose the right type of investors
- SAB/CAB/board of directors/management and optimal structuring
- Negotiating right-sized deals and building strong investor relationships
- Introduction to negotiating deal terms and valuation
- Aligning expectations on partnership and active participation
- Managing to success—the ins and outs of program development
- Exit strategies tips and tricks
Speakers
The details
10/26/23: Meeting #1 – Building a Strong Foundation to Attract Investment
Many scientists acknowledge the potential of a technology, but they often reach a juncture where they are uncertain about effectively utilizing the generated data to expedite development and attract investment. Participants will gain access to resources and acquire skills to lay a strong foundation for advancing their innovative technologies.
Agenda
- Leveraging Existing Data and How to Make it Compelling
- Corporate Structure From the Ground Up
- Overview of Patent Strategy and Licensing of IP
11/8/23: Meeting #2 – Creating a Compelling Pitch and Presentation
An impactful pitch and presentation are vital to secure funding, forge partnerships, and foster collaborations within the life science industry. In this interactive session, seasoned VC’s from Xontogeny will demonstrate how to effectively communicate a company’s value, market potential, and competitive advantage. Gain priceless insights on crafting impactful pitches that deeply resonate with investors, increasing your chances of securing a follow-up meeting.
Agenda
- Weaving a Potent Narrative
- Milestone-based Value Creation and Pitch Adaptation
- Macromarket Consideration
11/16/23: Meeting #3 – The Right Fit: How to identify and approach the right investors
It’s crucial to approach fundraising strategically and carefully consider funding sources in the context of milestones for your program. What type of funding and how much is best for your program? Who should you seek funding from venture capitalists, angel investors, private equity firms, or others? When is the right time to raise these funds? Learn how in this session.
Agenda
- Investment sizes and macromarket considerations
- Optimizing funding allocation and choosing the ideal investor
- SAB/CAB/board of directors/management and optimal structuring
11/29/23: Meeting #4 – Negotiating right-sized deals and building strong investor relationships
Negotiating deal terms and valuation is an important part of raising capital for life science startups. Learn how to evaluate different types of funding and partnership opportunities, understand key deal terms, and negotiate valuation. Furthermore, acquire insights into cultivating and sustaining robust investor relationships, effectively managing expectations, and practicing clear communication while steering your program towards success.
Agenda
- Negotiating Deal Terms and Valuation
- Aligning Expectations on Partnership & Active Participation
- Program Development and Managing to Success
- Defining Success Through Exit Strategies
- Practice and Feedback