Building an Investors-Ready Pro Forma
About this Event
Many growth-stage companies are asked to provide a pro forma, yet few founders have been taught how to develop one effectively.
Join accounting professional for an interactive workshop exploring the purpose, structure, and strategic value of financial projections. Gain practical guidance to create a pro forma that supports fundraising, informs decision-making, and demonstrates a credible path to growth.
In this session, you will learn:
- What a pro forma is and why investors, lenders, and other stakeholders request it
- Which financial assumptions matter most when building projections
- Common forecasting mistakes and how to avoid them
- How investors, lenders, and strategic partners evaluate financial projections
- Best practices for creating realistic and achievable growth scenarios
SCALE-UP! SESSIONS:
Scale-Up! Sessions is a monthly series for startup and growth companies covering key topics like branding, customer discovery, fundraising, marketing, and more, hosted by the MSU Research Foundation. Sessions are a mix of formats, from hands-on workshops and presentations to casual networking events. Whether you're refining your pitch deck, learning about SBIR/STTR grants, or exploring sales strategies, these sessions offer practical tools and insights to help your business scale.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZER:
The MSU Research Foundation supports the Michigan State University ecosystem with resources that increase the impact of research and innovation. The Foundation achieves its mission through grant programs that contribute over $15 million annually to the University, entrepreneurial programming and early-stage investments that accelerate technology transfer and startup growth throughout Michigan, and environments where startup businesses and collaborators can thrive. The Foundation's work is made possible through its stewardship of a flexible and sustainable endowment, nourished by over 50 years of licensing revenues and investment returns. Learn more about the MSU Research Foundation and its impact at msufoundation.org
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