Raising Capital 101 | Platform Calgary

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.

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Over the course of each 3 hour session, George Damian, Director of Platform Calgary's National Bank Investor Hub, 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 first session on April 14, we’ll cover:

• Raising Capital: When to Raise & When to Pause
• What are you Building? Startup vs Small Business
• Why All Money isn't Created Equal: Understanding the Tradeoffs among Financing Options
• Non-Dilutive Capital: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
• Equity (Dilutive) Capital: Courting your Ideal Match
• The Venture Investment Cycle & Where you Fit In
• Understanding Investor Motivations & Economics
• Startup Ecosystems

As a special bonus, Founders who complete both Raising Capital 101 and 201 will receive an exclusive 1-hour session with one of Platform Calgary's Investor Coaches to tighten up their pitch and get ready to raise.

EVENT Details

Date: Apr 14, 2026

Time: 1 - 4 PM

Location: Platform Innovation Centre (In-person)

This program is in-person only and no recordings will be provided.

Reach out to 📧 [email protected] if you have any questions or need further information before the program begins.

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