Funding Startups
Startup funding is at an all-time high. Global venture funding hit $437 billion in Q3 of 2021, up from $284 billion in 2020. Startups around the world benefit from this influx of capital, with the average global deal size at $25 million. Startups worldwide raised a total of $641 billion from investors in 2021.
How do you get a piece of the funding pie? This course explains the essentials of startup funding so participants know what types are available, how funding rounds work, and how to get money to start and grow their business.
At the end of the 1-day course, participants will be able to:
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Gain an overview of the role and types of funding for a startup
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Understand the stakeholders and steps to take and the factors to consider to achieve funding for startups in Singapore
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Understand the common reasons for failing to achieve funding for startups and how to mitigate/prevent these pitfalls
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Discover funding-related insights from both successful and failed FinTech and Tech startup case studies
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Know what metrics are used to measure the success rate for funding
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Learn how to manage the funding obtained
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Understand the risks of funding and what you can do to overcome them
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Individuals considering launching a startup who want to understand the funding landscape in Singapore and learn about the necessary steps to secure investment.
- Early-Stage Startup Founders: Founders of startups in the ideation or early-growth phase seeking to enhance their knowledge of funding strategies, stakeholder engagement, and the key metrics to measure success in fundraising.
- FinTech and Tech Professionals: Professionals working in the FinTech and Tech industries who are involved in or planning to engage in fundraising activities for their ventures.
- Corporate Innovation Leads: Individuals responsible for driving innovation within established companies, especially those exploring partnerships or investments in startups, who want to understand the funding landscape and best practices.
Course Duration
- 1-Day: 9 am to 5 pm
Course Fees
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SGD 127.00* (*after max funding from SkillsFuture Singapore)
Junxian is the Co-founder and Chief Product Officer of GoodWhale, a platform designed to help aspiring investors achieve good and enduring investing health. Before GoodWhale, he co-founded and served as CEO of Moovaz, a global mobility platform addressing key pain points in cross-border logistics, which has since been acquired. He was also Co-Founder and Chief Financial Officer of CashShield, a big-data analytics and enterprise risk management firm with a presence in the American, Chinese, European, and Southeast Asian markets, backed by prominent investors like GGV Capital, Heliconia Capital, Razer, and Tony Fadell.
Junxian was part of the founding team of Alta (formerly Fundnel), a fintech company operating across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Australia, Brunei, and India. He played a key role in SEA Ltd (NYSE: SE), particularly in launching its e-commerce business, Shopee, in Southeast Asia. Passionate about the Food & Beverage industry, he co-owns Reedz Café Pte Ltd, catering to tertiary education and business park communities.
Junxian serves as an innovation and business advisor to several listed companies and is a Venture Partner at Iterative Venture Capital. He holds a Master’s in Economics and Finance from Harvard University, an MBA from Fudan University, and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the National University of Singapore. He is also committed to philanthropy and education, serving on advisory boards and speaking at TED Talks.
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FAQ
How would I know if my registration is successful?
After registration, you will be directed to payment if 1) there are no pre-requisites documents needed 2) application is within T-60 days
*Additionally, all successfully registered participants will receive a confirmation email 7 calendar days before course commencement.
What happens if the course I enrolled in is cancelled/postponed?
1) For cancelled courses -> SMU will cancel the enrolment and refund nett fees received.
2) For postponed courses -> SMU will transfer participant to the following date, if the participant is unable to attend, SMU will withdraw and refund nett fees received.
How can I claim my SkillsFuture Credits (SFC)?
There is no need to submit any external claims for SFC, you can apply it directly during the payment stage of your registration
How does registration under company-sponsored work?
You will need your company’s HR/manager to create a corporate account with SMU and generate a unique link (expires 5 days before course commencement) for the selected course.
You can then register using this link. *You are also required to create an individual account with SMU via SingPass
How can I receive my certification?
You will receive an email (registered under SingPass) when your cert (.opencert format) is ready. You can view and access it via your Skills Passport on the SkillsFuture portal or SMU student portal (eteams).
When will my certificate be ready?
1) Self-sponsored -> From the 14th working day after the course completion date.
2) Company-sponsored -> Within 14 working days upon receipt of payment.
How do I retreive receipts for my payment?
Login to your student portal and click on ‘View Invoices/Receipts‘
When do I make payment?
You should be redirected to the payment page upon successful registration. Alternatively, you can login to the student portal > ‘Outstanding Payment’ to make payment for the course.
How do I withdraw from a course?
SMU Academy applies an administrative charge of S$109.00 (inclusive of GST) for each request to withdraw from a course. To submit your request, you will need to fill up the post-enrolment form. All requests must be submitted by the course end date, otherwise nett course fee will be charged and non-refundable.
What is the attendance policy for the courses?
Participants must attain a minimum of 75% attendance in order to be awarded a Certificate from the Singapore Management University.
