How to Choose the Right Fundraising Path for Your Startup
By Founder Institute
Date and time
Wednesday, April 9 · 10 - 11:30am PDT
Location
Online
Description
- Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
Raising capital without venture capital is possible, but which path is right for you? At this live online event, entrepreneur and startup scout Luca Albertinazzi will break down grants, accelerators, incubators, and angel investors—sharing firsthand experiences of raising over $350K through these sources. Learn how he secured government grants, incubator funding, and angel investment, plus insights on working with top funds like Boost VC and Hustle Fund. If you're an early-stage founder exploring funding options, don't miss this opportunity to gain strategic insights!
What You'll Learn:
- Explore Funding Options – Compare grants, accelerators, incubators, and angel investors.
- Secure Non-VC Capital – Learn how to access funding beyond venture capital .
- Make Smart Funding Choices – Align your strategy with your startup’s growth.
Featured Speaker:
- Luca Albertinazzi - Global Evangelist at Startup Grind & Marketing Manager at Bevy - A serial entrepreneur with a passion for creating and growing startups. Over the years, I have successfully founded and led various startups, demonstrating exceptional leadership and problem-solving abilities. Luca secured $50K from the Chilean government, was accepted into Startup Chile, receiving $30K, and participated in Imagine Lab & Santiago Innovation, securing $20K. Additionally, he raised $250K from angel investors and collaborates with top funds like Boost VC, Hustle Fund, and Expert Dojo as an official scout, helping founders connect with strategic funding opportunities.
Additional Resources:
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Find more Startup Events, learn about Funding Benchmarks and Milestones, or subscribe for our Insights Newsletter for more startup tips.
About Founder Institute:
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
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