Startup School: How To Build Your Fundraising Journey
About this event
To help you build a simple but effective fundraising strategy, in this session we will explain the types of capital available for for-profit companies and break down how early-stage venture capital works.This session will cover:
How to know what type of capital is right for you and your businessHow equity investment works (and the difference between angels and venture capital)How grant funding and other types of capital workHow to build a simple but effective fundraising strategyHow to approach the fundraising lifecycle, including timing, building and converting a fundraising pipeline
Hattie is the co-founder of IfWeRaise, on a mission to connect underserved founders with the knowledge and network they need to get fairer access to capital. Alongside building IfWeraise, Hattie is a coach and trainer for accelerators, universities and a few brave corporates, and the host of the Not My First Guess Podcast. She's worked with thousands of founders, including supporting programmes like the UN’s Maritime SDG Accelerator, Amazon’s Sustainability Accelerator, and Hatch through her entrepreneurship education company GuessWorks.
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Are you a first-time founder? Do you have a business idea but you don’t know where to start? Want to change the world but need help with the first step?
Startup School is the place to start!
Startup School is a series of of live interactive workshops with entrepreneurial experts who will teach you how to test your assumptions, where to find your first customers, how to build your MVP, where to look for finance and funding, and what steps to take next.
If you join six of the workshops, you’ll receive a LinkedIn certificate of programme completion from LSE.
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About Startup School: How To Build Your Fundraising Journey
Startup School: How To Build Your Fundraising Journey is a free independent taking place on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at a venue to be announced. This independent is organised by LSE Generate Events. Attendance is free — register to secure your spot. The event runs for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Startup School: How To Build Your Fundraising Journey — key details
- Date:
- Wednesday, June 3, 2026
- Time:
- 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Europe/London)
- Duration:
- 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Location:
- a venue to be announced
- Price:
- Free
- Format:
- In-person
- Organiser:
- LSE Generate Events
What to expect at Startup School: How To Build Your Fundraising Journey
Join this independent over 1 hour and 30 minutes for an engaging session of learning, discussion, and networking with fellow attendees.
Who should attend Startup School: How To Build Your Fundraising Journey?
This independent is ideal for:
- AI and machine learning enthusiasts and practitioners
- startup founders, entrepreneurs, and venture professionals
- designers and UX/UI professionals
Why attend?
- Free to attend — no financial commitment required
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Frequently asked questions about Startup School: How To Build Your Fundraising Journey
- When is Startup School: How To Build Your Fundraising Journey?
- Startup School: How To Build Your Fundraising Journey takes place on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM (Europe/London).
- Where is Startup School: How To Build Your Fundraising Journey held?
- Startup School: How To Build Your Fundraising Journey takes place at a venue to be announced.
- How much does Startup School: How To Build Your Fundraising Journey cost?
- Startup School: How To Build Your Fundraising Journey is free to attend. Register on the event page to secure your spot.
- Who is organising Startup School: How To Build Your Fundraising Journey?
- Startup School: How To Build Your Fundraising Journey is organised by LSE Generate Events. You can find more of their events on Rifio.
- How do I register for Startup School: How To Build Your Fundraising Journey?
- You can register for Startup School: How To Build Your Fundraising Journey through the original event page on Luma. Click the "View on Luma" button above, or save it to your Rifio account to get reminders.
- How long is Startup School: How To Build Your Fundraising Journey?
- Startup School: How To Build Your Fundraising Journey runs for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM (Europe/London).