Demystifying Venture Capital, presented by ID Ventures

Raising venture capital can feel like a mystery for early-stage founders, but it doesn’t have to be. Join 20Fathoms and ID Ventures for a candid conversation on how venture capital (VC) works, what investors look for, and how startups can prepare for funding.

This session is designed for founders who are new to the VC landscape, offering a straightforward discussion followed by an open Q&A.

Who should attend:

Idea- and early-stage startups and entrepreneurs interested in learning about funding.

This event is part of Northern Michigan Startup Week. View the full schedule for this week of events celebrating entrepreneurship, innovation, and the growing startup community in Northern Michigan.

About ID Ventures

ID Ventures scales promising early-stage ventures into thriving companies that help support the state’s economy, provide jobs to local talent, and bolster Michigan’s growing startup community. In addition to capital, their team of experts works with ecosystem partners across their network in order to help companies prepare for follow-on funding, scale their teams, and develop their boards and advisors. Learn more: https://idventures.com/

About 20Fathoms

Based in Traverse City, 20Fathoms is a nonprofit organization and the hub for entrepreneurship and innovation in Northwest Michigan. The 20Fathoms team works with entrepreneurs of all stages and industries, and also offers specialized services to meet the unique needs of technology-focused startups. Programs include startup education, business coaching, TCNewTech pitch competitions, access to capital, a vibrant coworking space, and general resources and support. For more information visit: https://20fathoms.org/