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Financing Basics

Your business will need money to survive. In this module, you'll learn about common funding options for startups. You'll learn the basics of venture capital (VC), how to determine if your company is a good fit for it, and strategies for attracting investors. And you’ll hear from professionals in the VC community who will share tips for standing out in a crowd of startups seeking VC funds.

By the end of this module, you'll be able to:

  • Recognize common funding options for health tech startups and explain the pros and cons of each.
  • Assess which funding options (grants, angel investors, strategic partnerships, venture capital) might be appropriate for your startup, considering your company’s stage of growth.
  • Define venture capital and key considerations for seeking it.
  • Analyze the criteria venture capitalists use to evaluate startups and apply these insights to your own business preparation.
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