· August 2026 New Delhi
Fundraising Essentials
Do you think fundraising is just about building a great pitch deck? This intensive 5-hour offline masterclass will change how you think about raising capital
5-hour Masterclass•Live Mock Pitch•Fundraising decoded
Do You Know What Investors Really Look For?
Which investor is the right fit for your startup? Who within a VC firm should you actually approach? How do ESOPs impact your ownership? What happens after a Term Sheet is signed? Why do many startups fail during due diligence — even after receiving investor interest?
The Unprepared Founder
Goes into investor meetings with passion but no structure.
- Doesn't know which investor type fits their stage
- Stumbles on due diligence — loses deal after term sheet
- Unaware how ESOPs and cap table dilution work
The Masterclass Graduate
Walks in confident, speaks the investor's language.
- Maps the right investor type to their funding stage
- Prepares a data room that passes due diligence with ease
- Negotiates from knowledge — not desperation
What you'll Learn
Critical Financial Terms and Agreements every founder must know
Basics of Key Agreements and Term Sheet
Understanding Due Diligence — why startups lose deals post term sheet
Investor Types and Funding Stages overview
Who's who in a VC fund and how to approach them
Data Room Preparation checklist
Pitch Deck structure and discussion framework
Live feedback from Mock Pitch session
Workshop Breakdown
Three battle-tested workshops designed to take you from zero to launch.
10:30 AM – 5:00 PMSunday, 2 August 2026
Fundraising Essentials Masterclass
Term sheets · Cap table · Due diligence · Investor types · VC fund structure · Data room · Live Mock Pitch
What You'll Learn
- Critical Financial Terms and Agreements one must know
- Basics of Key Agreements and Term Sheet clauses
- What is Due Diligence and why startups lose cheques after term sheet signing
- Investor Types and Funding Stages — Seed to Series B and beyond
- Who is who in a VC fund and how to approach the right person
- Data Room preparation — what goes in and why
- Pitch Decks: structure, storytelling, and common mistakes
- Live Mock Pitch Session — 3 shortlisted startups pitch and get feedback
Your Deliverables
- Fundraising process roadmap
- Data room checklist
- Cap table model and financial jargon glossary
- Pitch deck template (proven structure)
- Live pitch feedback and investor perspective
Registration Closed
Workshop Details
Registrations for this event are now closed.
Masterclass Ticket
Fundraising Essentials — Full Day Access
Sunday, 2 August 2026
10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
In-person · The Hosteller, Delhi NCR
The Hosteller, Mathura Rd, near Ashram Chowk, New Delhi
What's Included:
5-hour masterclass
Mock Pitch
Networking
Food break included
Registration Closed
Meet Your Mentors
Lead Mentor
Gaurav Bansal
Founder, Setu Startup School | 2X Entrepreneur
Gaurav is a 2X entrepreneur and the founder of Setu Startup School. He has mentored hundreds of founders across IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, and IIM Rohtak, helping them navigate fundraising, investor relations, and company building.
- Founder, Setu Startup School
- Startup Mentor — IIT Delhi (DMS)
- Startup Mentor — IIT Madras & IIM Rohtak
- 2X Entrepreneur
Frequently Asked Questions
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Introductions & Networking
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM: Fundraising Essentials Masterclass
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM: Break (food packets provided)
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM: Live Mock Pitch Session
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Open Q&A and Networking
The Hosteller, Mathura Rd, near Ashram Chowk, New Delhi.
₹449/- per person.
Critical Financial Terms and Agreements one must know · Basics of Key Agreements and Term Sheet · What is Due Diligence and why many startups don't receive a cheque even after term sheet signing · Investors Types and Funding Stages overview · Who's who in a VC fund and how to approach them · Data Room Preparation · Pitch Decks and Discussions.
Three shortlisted startups will be invited to present a live pitch and receive practical feedback from the mentor. Founders are encouraged to submit their pitch decks before the event for consideration.
The break is from 2:30 PM to 3:15 PM. Food packets will be provided to all attendees during this time.
Yes! Food packets will be provided during the break from 2:30 PM to 3:15 PM.
Email: events.tss2025@gmail.com | Call: 8810461213
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