Get investor-ready and build a targeted U.S. fundraising strategy in 4 weeks

Virtual 4-week sprint | 15 founders max | Live investor feedback | Built for Pre-Seed to Seed founders

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U.S. Fundraising & Market Access Sprint

Program Overview

• Raising capital and entering the U.S. market requires more than a pitch deck. Investors expect clarity, preparation, and a clear strategy.

• Through structured founder accountability sessions, investor feedback, and expert guidance, founders leave with a clear investor narrative, targeted investor list, and a practical plan for engaging the U.S. market.

What Founders Will Gain

• Clear investor narrative and positioning

• A targeted list of 50+ relevant investors

• Pitch deck aligned to U.S. investor expectations

• Live, honest feedback from experienced investors

• Data room structure and readiness

• A tactical outreach and market access strategy

Founder Profile

• Pre-Seed to Seed stage founders preparing for a U.S. fundraise

• International founders preparing to engage U.S. investors

• Founders building a strategy for entering the U.S. market

Readiness Assessment

After registration, founders will complete a fundraising and U.S. market readiness assessment. This evaluates:

• Fundraising preparedness

• Investor targeting

• Pitch readiness

• Data room preparation

• U.S market strategy

Founders from our programs have raised capital, built U.S. partnerships, and expanded into the U.S. market.

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Program Details

Dates

Inaugural Cohort: May 4th - 29th

Fall 2026 (regular price)

Schedule

Fridays

9:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Cost

Regular Price: $1,275 USD

Inaugural Cohort: $875 USD

Program Experience

This is a fast-paced, execution-focused sprint. Founders are expected to complete weekly deliverables in order to remain in the program. Expect 3–5 hours of work per week outside of sessions.

Week 1

• Investor narrative and founder positioning

• Leadership & credibility

Outputs: Refined 30-second elevator pitch, digital profile audit, messaging review 

Week 2

• Fundraising strategy & investor targeting

Outputs: Fundraising playbook: 50+ investor list, outreach language, strategic connections, fundraising timeline

Week 3

• Term sheets, venture economics and data room preparation

Outputs: Term sheet understanding, data room structure, investor readiness checklist

Week 4

• GTM strategy & U.S. market engagement

Outputs: Draft GTM playbook: ICP, messaging, sales strategy aligned to U.S. market entry

What You’ll Walk Away With

Clear investor narrative | List of 50+ aligned investors | Refined pitch deck | U.S. outreach plan

Ready to Raise and Enter the U.S Market?

We strongly encourage female founders to apply.

Founders from our programs have gone on to raise capital, build U.S. partnerships, and expand into the U.S. market.

Application deadline April 24th. 

Spots will be filled before the deadline and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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