Tips on Identifying, Engaging and Raising Investment from Corporate Partners

Most startups know that they can raise capital from angels and VCs, but very few understand how to raise capital from a large company with a strategic interest in their success.

According to CB Insights, corporate venture capital around the globe reached a record high of $73 billion in 2020. It’s a large source of capital that tech companies cannot ignore.

Strategic investors are great for entrepreneurs as they understand the technology, the markets and the ecosystems so much better than financial investors. Its so refreshing to work with investors that "get it" and is a welcome change to the sometimes frustrating fundraising roadshows.

There many other benefits of strategic investors, but there are also pitfalls. Its often a challenge to leverage the partner while keeping them from replicating your special sauce for themselves. And, when you become successful it brings an interesting dynamic to your exit strategy.

In this webinar, we'll explain the benefits of strategic capital, advise you on building the right relationships to unlock this capital, and provide tips on either avoiding or mitigating the pitfalls. Brent and Geoff together offer over 50 years of experience in these strategic investment deals.

Why You Should Attend:

Learn the different ways companies can invest in your startup
Gain insight into what drives corporate interest in investing in startups
Hear some examples of how startups have successfully leveraged strategic investors
Learn the difference between Business Development, Corporate Development and Corporate Venture Capital

What You Will Leave With:

A process for building the right relationships with corporate partners
Ideas on presenting your company in an attractive way for the corporate partner
A list of potential pitfalls of getting close to large corporate partner

This webinar builds on the very popular series of TechCapital seminars provided by Garibaldi over the last 3 years..



About Garibaldi Capital Advisors



Garibaldi is Canada's leading investment bank for mid-market technology companies. We help Canadian technology companies with key financial transaction milestones, such as raising growth capital or selling their company, through its Capital Advisory services. By leveraging access to key investors or acquirers, technology industry sector knowledge, and financial insights, Garibaldi is able to maximize valuation for its clients. By understanding the needs of technology entrepreneurs, Garibaldi creates a better experience for entrepreneurs completing these complex transactions.

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