Raise Capital With
Clarity. Not Luck.
Stop guessing what investors want. Join the live, cohort-based program that transforms passionate builders into investable founders.
A Tale of Two Founders
In the startup ecosystem, there are two types of founders. Which outcome do you want?
Founder 1: Passionate but Unprepared
Builds relentlessly but feels completely lost when it's time to raise capital.
- Walks into investor meetings armed with a vision, but no structured narrative.
- Stumbles over basic unit economics and dreads the "Data Room" request.
- Often faces rejection or signs restrictive deals because they don't know the rules of the game.
Founder 2: The Prepared Architect
Builds an investable company structure, not just a great product.
- Understands Term Sheets and uses financial models to prove growth.
- Walks into the room knowing 90% of what investors will ask before they open their mouths.
- Doesn't just ask for money—they negotiate a strategic partnership from a place of leverage.
What do you get in
this workshop?
- Introduction to the complete fundraising process
- Data Room Preparation and documents required
- All basic financial jargons and key terms every founder should know
- Introduction to all agreements required — Term Sheet, SHA, and more
- Cap Table management fundamentals
- Investor Outreach strategies
- Pitch Deck preparation and pitching it the right way
- Legal Compliance essentials for startups
- Access to tools and resources wherever needed
- Certificate of Participation – Basic Level
- ...and a lot more!
Choose the cohort that fits you the best
Fund Raising Basics
Who is this for?
Anyone stepping into the world of startup fundraising
Walk away with a clear roadmap of the fundraising landscape.
What do you get in this workshop:
Introduction to the Complete Fundraising Process
- Data Room Preparation
- Pitch Deck Preparation
- Types of Agreements — Term Sheet, SHA
- Cap Table Management
- Investor Outreach
- Legal Compliance
- Data Room Preparation — all documents required
- All basic financial jargons and key terms every founder should know
- Introduction to all agreements required
- Pitch Deck creation and how to pitch it effectively
- Access to tools and resources wherever needed
- Certificate of Participation – Basic Level
Note: What this workshop does not cover — Deep dive into term sheet, agreements, Cap Tables explaining every clause, loopholes, areas of negotiation and case studies. (These are covered in Level 2).
Fund Raising Advanced
Who is this for?
Founders actively preparing to raise funds right now.
Includes full access to Level 1
- Complete Fundraising Process
- Data Room Preparation
- Financial Jargons & Key Terms
- Introduction to Agreements
- Pitch Deck & Pitching
- Tools & Resources
What this workshop shall cover (Advanced):
Term Sheet Basics
Covering all key terms in the agreements.
Term Sheet Advanced
Deep dive into negotiation areas, potential conflicts, protecting future rounds — with case studies.
Key Agreements
Introduction and discussion on all key agreements: SHA, ESOP, NDA, IP.
Cap Table Management
Introduction and deep dive on Cap Table management and calculations.
Investor Outreach Roadmap
How to identify, connect and close funding with the right investor easily.
Certificate of Participation
Advanced Level certificate provided upon completion.
Special Benefits Included
- 80+ Pitch Decks That Actually Raised Money
- Access to Investor Database
- Access to List of Incubators and Accelerators
- 1 Year Free Community Membership
- Free Access to Session on DPIIT Startup India Registration
- Updates to All Upcoming B2B Events
Meet Your Mentor
Learn directly from someone who knows how to navigate the complexities of startup funding.
Gaurav Bansal
Founder – The Startup School
To master fundraising, you must speak three languages: The Narrative, The Numbers, and The Law. Gaurav will guide you through the exact execution strategies needed to build an investable company and secure your funding rounds with clarity.
Learn from GauravMentor Panel: E-Cell IIT Madras
Invited as a Mentor at E-Cell IIT Madras. Mentoring early-stage founders, reviewing startup ideas, and providing practical guidance on execution and validation.
Explore MoreIIM ROHTAK: JUDGE & MENTOR
Invited as a Judge and Mentor at IIM Rohtak. Evaluating innovative startups, providing critical feedback on pitches, and guiding aspiring founders on their journey from concept to scale.
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How to Ideate, Build and Scale your Startup | Hacks and Mistakes.
Conducted at Doon Business School.
Cohorts & Pricing
Basic Cohort
The basics of capital and readiness.
- 15th, 16th, 17th April
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PMLive on Zoom
- Less than the cost of a weekend dinner to learn the exact financial language required to build an investable company.
Advanced Cohort
Full deep dive + Special Benefits.
- 15th, 16th, 17th April
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PMLive on Zoom
- 18th & 19th April
- 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM & 3:00 PM to 6:30 PMLive on Zoom
- Includes 100+ pitch decks, investor databases, and 1-year community membership.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this program live or pre-recorded?
Will I get the recordings if I miss a session?
Which cohort is the right fit for me?
I'm at idea stage or pre-revenue — is this still relevant for me?
What is the time commitment — how many hours per day?
Will this workshop directly help me get funded?
What makes this different from free content available online?
Is there a refund policy?
The Transformation
You will stop treating fundraising like a lottery and master it as a repeatable system.
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