HUB Workbench] Fundraising for Impact Ventures

Teacher: Wes Selke.
About the class:
Fundraising for any type of startup –whether you’re a high-flying tech startup or an impact venture – can be a daunting and time-consuming task. Join us for a workshop on what to expect during the fundraising process and how to maximize your chances for success (hint: traction is key!). We’ll also discuss what to include in an investor pitch and a brief overview of term sheets. About Wes Selke: Founding Director, Hub Ventures Investment Manager, Good Capital… Show more
Wes is Founding Director of Hub Ventures, a business accelerator that provides funding and support to startups leveraging the power of technology to build a better world. The program is based at the Hub Bay Area, a purpose-driven collaborative workspace, and provides startups with seed funding of up to $20,000, mentorship with experienced entrepreneurs and investors, weekly workshops and speaker events, peer collaboration, and investor connections. Wes has spent over a decade investing in and advising companies at the seed, growth, and exit stages and is a Chartered Financial Analyst. He is the Investment Manager for Good Capital’s Social Enterprise Expansion Fund, where he leads deal sourcing, due diligence, transaction execution, and portfolio management. He is actively engaged with the portfolio as Chairman of the Board for Alter Eco Americas and as Board Observer for Better World Books and Adina for Life. Prior to Good Capital, Wes spent two years as an Equity Research Associate at William Blair & Company covering the Digital Media Sector, and four years with Ernst & Young Corporate Finance where he advised privately held companies on mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring transactions. He earned an MBA from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley and a BBA from the University of Michigan with an emphasis in Finance and Accounting. Wes lives in Oakland, CA with his wife and two young kids and enjoys cycling in the East Bay hills and Sunday trips to the local farmers market. Wes can be reached at wes@hub-ventures.com .

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