New to fundraising? Here’s what you need to start doing to raise successfully.

A 2021 article in the Harvard Business Review revealed that #womenledbusiness received just 2.3% of VC Funding in 2020.

While there are many reasons for the stark difference in funding opportunities for male and female founders, many of them boil down to the #knowledgegap in fundraising, poor access to investor networks, and very different networking styles.?

Many founders (women included) struggle with the jargon and etiquette of investing, startup financials, and investor outreach.

So what could be the solution to these challenges? And how can we accelerate the growth of women-led startups, even in male-dominated industries like deep tech??

The answer may lie in getting a head start with #fundingeducation.

Funding education is an often overlooked skill essential for entrepreneurs today, especially women and while many instinctively think they'll wing it, it may be time to think differently.

Learning funding skills and strategies help founders maintain a healthy cash flow, assess their business trajectory, and teach them when and with whom they should fundraise.

While many online courses claim to teach you "all you need to know", we suggest going with a course that actually works with your specific business needs.

A few things to look for while selecting an online course on funding education could be

• Make sure the learning objectives align with your business
• See if the course focuses on learning by doing?
• Find out if topic experts are available to explain everything in detail
• Read up the testimonials?
• Evaluate the outcomes of the course and their impact on your business.

At Next Chapter Raise, we have built a platform for women leaders to learn about the various aspects of their fundraising, while learning how to scale their businesses.

The best part of all is that it is an on-demand learning platform with courses and personalised coaching so founders can learn what they need when they need it the most.

Even if you're at an early stage in your business, you need to start thinking about funding and getting ready for it. Very often founders hold off until the very end only to realise that they're out of runway for their business.

It's never too early to start fundraising. It always takes longer than you think it will.

So take the first step today and start learning or get 1:1 coaching to help you figure out what you need to raise funds and scale successfully.

About Next Chapter Raise

Next Chapter Raise is the world’s first build-your-own accelerator for women. A dedicated platform for female leaders to network, learn, and get support for all things around business growth and funding!

With online courses and coaching, this platform empowers founders with all the tools and knowledge they need to start their fundraising journey.?

Next Chapter Raise proudly partners with a supportive network of investors, industry experts, and women entrepreneurs who are paving the way in their respective fields.?

Learn with our specialized courses, get all the support and feedback with our one-on-one coaching sessions, business health checks, and much more!?

Visit https://www.nextchapterraise.com/ today.??