Alternative and Non-Dilutive Funding Sources: Know Your Options

Equity is not the only way to fund your company.

This panel covers the non-dilutive funding that founders can access beyond the always elusive equity round: commercial banking loans and credit, revenue-based financing, grants, prizes and more. You'll hear from and meet the industry experts.

Learn how these options work and where to access them; what you need to apply; what they cost; who and what stage of growth they suit best.

Generously hosted and supported by SVB (a division of First Citizens Bank)

Doors open early for pre-panel networking, with a social hour to follow. Speakers announced soon! Space will be limited, so, register now to hold your spot.

About StartOut NYC's Access to Capital Series

Alternative and Non-Dilutive Funding Sources is the second in StartOut NYC's 4-part Access to Capital Series. Each one builds on the last, so register for the rest while you're here.

Getting into the room where capital happens isn't always easy for LGBTQ+ founders. Networks can feel closed, introductions are hard to come by, and it's rarely clear where to start. This series gives you access to experts and investors, a clear picture of your funding options, and hands-on help getting ready to raise and pitch.

Regardless of whether an equity raise is your goal, this session shows you the other funding options that can help fund your growth.

Sign up for all four:

1. Get Your Business Funding-Ready: Fundamentals Investors Expect. Tuesday, October 20th ( 6 to 8 PM) at the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center. The groundwork for everything that follows. Register now.
2. Alternative and Non-Dilutive Funding Sources: Know Your Options. This event. Loans, credit, revenue-based financing and grants: how each works, what it costs and which stage it suits.
3. Investor Pitching Workshop: Sharpen Your Pitch With Direct Feedback. November. Work on your pitch and get direct feedback before you take it to investors. Registration opens soon.
4. Investor and LGBTQ+ Founder Matching: Pitch to Investors Ready to Invest. Wednesday, December 9th (5 to 8 PM) at FTI Consulting. One-on-one time with investors matched to your business, by application.

Brought to you by StartOut NYC and its network of investors, funders and community supporters.

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