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Raising private capital for your small business

Join Defense Alliance, Anacostia & Pacific Company, Business Development Advisors, Inc., and Mairs & Power for a one-hour informational webinar: "Raising Private Investment Capital for your Small Business: Best practices for Success." Starting a business or funding a legacy firm's new future takes adequate, targeted investment capital. This webinar will feature:

  • Anacostia & Pacific Company ~ Peter A. Gilbertson, Founder and CEO
    • Raising private capital - Setting the stage
  • Business Development Advisors, Inc. - John J. Alexander, President
    • Starting a new technology business and preparing to raise private investment capital
    • Market intelligence, business matchmaking, product promotion, and commercial diplomacy for small businesses
    • Best practices for legacy businesses in raising capital

  • Mairs & Power - Scott Burns, General Partner
    • Who we are and how we approach the market
    • Steps to fundraise, creating a pitch
    • Identifying potential funders (aligning stage, sector, size)
    • Managing the process
    • Perspectives - from the VC, and the small business

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Raising private capital for your small business

Date

February 26, 2025

Time

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location

Online

Presented by

Defense Alliance

Cost

no-cost

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