Raising Capital 201 | Platform Calgary
2026-10-27 · 13:00:00 · Calgary
Platform Innovation Centre
407 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, AB T2G 2K7
Led by George Damian at the Platform Innovation Centre, this three-hour intensive provides practical frameworks, valuation methods, and due diligence insights for founders preparing to secure investment.
Ready to learn about the investment process? Join Raising Capital 201to learn about tools, frameworks, and best practices for raising money.
Platform Calgary's Raising Capital Series is specifically designed for startup founders seeking to better understand the different capital sources available to them as they launch and grow their business. If you're getting ready to raise capital in the next 6-12 months, consider this essential advice that will allow you to navigate the capital landscape with confidence.
This link is for Raising Capital 201. Find the link to Raising Capital 101here:
Over the course of each 3 hour session, George Damian, the instructor, will provide participants with a solid understanding of the key elements of raising capital, including the inherent tradeoffs involved when founders seek external funding sources.
Based on his personal experience with hundreds of founders, he'll highlight the differences that separate rookies from pros so that you can put your best foot forward as you launch your next (and possibly first) funding round.
This cohort will be open to any founders.
In the second session on October 27, we’ll cover: Foundations of Raising Capital The Venture Investment Cycle & Where you Fit In Investment Vehicles Digging into Due Diligence: What to Expect When You're Raising Cap Table 101 Valuation: How to Know What your Startup is Worth Startup Investor AMA: Ask your Burning Questions Where do I go from here?
As a special bonus, Founders
Founder brief
Who should attend
Founders planning to raise external capital within the next 6 to 12 months will benefit most from this session. It welcomes entrepreneurs from any sector or stage who want to understand the realities, trade-offs, and mechanics of the venture investment cycle.
What happens
Instructor George Damian guides participants through core fundraising concepts, covering investment vehicles, cap table management, valuation methods, and due diligence requirements. The three-hour agenda also features an investor AMA where attendees can ask practical questions about the funding process.
Who's in the room
Platform Calgary brings together local entrepreneurs, early-stage operators, and members of the regional startup ecosystem. Attendees share the common goal of securing funding, creating opportunities to connect with peers facing similar capitalization milestones.
How to prepare
Review your current cap table structure and have your approximate valuation rationale in mind before arriving. Preparing specific questions about due diligence or funding instruments will help you make the most of the dedicated investor AMA segment.
Organizer: Platform Calgary
At a glance
- Tickets
- 12.06 – 28.07 CAD
- Theme
- Raising Capital 202
- Refunds
- Refunds up to 1 day before event
- Stage
- Any
- Sectors
- Agnostic
- Ticket options
- Platform Calgary Member Only — 12.06 CAD
- For Non-Member — 28.07 CAD
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