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Pitch Friday: Crafting a fundraising strategy

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Mastering fundraising is crucial for startup success, yet many founders excel at articulating their innovative solutions and market pain points, but struggle to secure vital capital. 

As the fundraising landscape has become increasingly challenging in recent years, with investors becoming more discerning and funding rounds shrinking, the need for effective fundraising strategies has never been more pressing. 

This month’s Pitch Friday addresses this critical knowledge gap, featuring Tamara Posibi, Chief Consultant at Irtus Business, who will share expert insights and practical tactics to enhance fundraising efforts and propel startup growth.

Event details 

Date: Friday, August 16, 2024 

Time: 3pm 

Venue: Zone Tech Park, Gbagada Expressway

Meet Our Speaker

Tamara Posibi is the Chief Consultant at Irtus Business, a consulting firm in Lagos, that partners with startups and SMEs to build products and stand out in their industries. 

Over the last five years, Irtus Business has worked with over 100 businesses across more than five African countries, including Grey, Credley, CVLoft, and Bloc, on fundraising, investor relations, and business development. 

She is also the Community Director at Unicorn Founders, a community of over 100 startup founders, investors, and operators in the tech ecosystem committed to nurturing and supporting the next generation of unicorn founders.

Why You Should Attend Pitch Friday

If you are an entrepreneur looking to take your startup to the next level, whether you are just starting your fundraising journey or looking to refine an already existing fundraising strategy, you’ve come to the right place. 

At Pitch Friday, we will be discussing strategies to get funding for your startup, how to identify potential investors, tips for creating a pitch that stands out, and the common risks to avoid during the fundraising process. 

This is an opportunity to refine your fundraising strategy and network with fellow founders and investors.

You can register to attend or pitch your startup.

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