Programs
Our Capital Readiness Accelerator is a six-week, cohort-based accelerator that meets in-person at the Epicenter HQ in Memphis. Each week, founders will engage in discussions, presentations, guest lectures, and field work to gain a deep understanding of the fundraising and investment landscape.
Graduates of the Equity Capital Program are eligible for personal support to help strategize and plan their fundraising efforts.
In this session, students will learn what capital is for, where it comes from, and how decisions regarding capital are made.
This session will cover how to determine the appropriate use of funds and the right time to raise capital. It will include case studies featuring entrepreneurs from Epicenter’s portfolio.
Students will learn how to identify the right investors, what documentation is needed, and how to prepare the necessary documentation.
This session will cover how investors make decisions, the steps involved in the application process, and essential soft skills and sales techniques.
This session will explain investment terms related to debt (such as interest rates, guarantees, service fees, and taxes) and equity (including valuations, dividends, share prices, cap tables, and converting instruments).
The final session will feature a review and a graduation ceremony, including a panel discussion with professional investors.
Dates: September 15 – October 27
Schedule: Mondays, 5:30–8:30pm
Location: In-person @ Epicenter HQ
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