Event Details

Are you an entrepreneur looking to explore more options for funding your business? Dive into this capital access education workshop that will cover the wide array of funding options that are appropriate for each stage of a company, from pre-revenue to over $1 Million. You'll have the chance to learn from industry experts, connect with local financing leaders, and take the next step to growing your natural product, tech, or agriculture-based business.


Join us on February 12th at SHAKE and learn what it takes to raise capital and prepare yourself for success in 2025 and beyond.

Agenda

9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Welcome and Overview
Speaker: Kate LaBrosse, Interim ED/Board Member, Naturally MN
Introduction of the day’s agenda, key objectives, sponsor recognition, and content partners.
9:10 AM - 9:40 AM
Virtual Keynote: Understanding the Current CPG Climate
Speaker: Chris Robb, The Angel Group
Topics: Industry trends, capital opportunities, and market dynamics.
9:40 AM - 10:30 AM
Capital Structures: Introducing the Capital Stack
Speaker: Food Finance Institute/Naturally Wisconsin
Topics: Understanding financing options and how to stack funding sources for businesses at various scales.
10:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Networking and Refreshments
10:40 AM - 11:25 AM
Bankability: Debt, Interest Rates, and SBA Opportunities
Speaker: Hailey Margetta, Bell Bank
Topics: Preparing for bank financing, understanding debt structures, and leveraging SBA loans.
11:25 AM - 12:10 PM
Debt Financing & Equity Alternative Financing
Speaker: Carly Uhlig, Lunr Capitalยท Topics: Understanding debt financing options, revenue-based financing, and alternative equity structures.ยท Presentation: 35 minutes / Q&A: 10 ...
Speaker: Carly Uhlig, Lunr Capital

· Topics: Understanding debt financing options, revenue-based financing, and alternative equity structures.

· Presentation: 35 minutes / Q&A: 10 minutes
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12:10 PM - 1:10 PM
Lunch & Office Hours with Subject Matter Experts
Grab lunch and meet with experts on topics such as funding strategies, scaling, or financial planning.
1:10 PM - 1:55 PM
Preparing for and Executing Your First Angel Fundraise
Speaker: Chris Robb, The Angel Group
Topics: Best practices for pitching to angel investors, creating a compelling business case, and executing the process.
1:55 PM - 2:25 PM
Planning for Your First Institutional Investment
Speaker: Rich Gammill/Proterra Partnersยท Topics: Understanding when and how to approach institutional investors, key financial and operational metrics, due diligence preparation, and s...
Speaker: Rich Gammill/Proterra Partners

· Topics: Understanding when and how to approach institutional investors, key financial and operational metrics, due diligence preparation, and structuring deals for long-term growth.
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2:25 PM - 2:35 PM
Break
2:35 PM - 3:20 PM
Panel Discussion: Navigating Funding at Different Stages of Growth
Topics: Contextual insights for funding strategies at various business stages.
3:20 PM - 3:30 PM
Closing Remarks and Next Steps
Wrap-up, key takeaways, and opportunities for follow-up engagement.

Speakers

    Documents

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    Community

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    Tickets

    Public Admittance
    Standard Price $35
    Members
    Member Price $25

    Venue

    SHAKE at the Coliseum

    2708 East Lake Street
    Suite 200A
    Minneapolis, MN 55406

    Minneapolis

    If you have any questions please contact Allison McDonald

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