Investment Bootcamp
Black Entrepreneurship Alliance (BEA) in partnership with York University’s YSpace invites you to apply for the new Investment Bootcamp program to support Black founders as they navigate key stages in their startup journey with the aim of becoming investment ready.
The Investment Bootcamp is a 4-month program designed for early-stage and capital ready, Black-led startups ready to secure funding.
What to expect
Stream 1
- This stream is for pre-revenue stage startups
- Educational workshops on navigating pre-seed and seed stage financing rounds
- Mentorship and guidance on securing early capital
- One-on-one coaching, advising on fundraising strategy
- Yspace Membership with access to the incubation program for ongoing support throughout the fundraising process (3 Months)
- DEI/EDI Training for training stakeholders
Stream 2
- This stream is for post-revenue stage startups
- Educational workshops on navigating pre-seed and seed stage financing rounds
- Mentorship and guidance on securing early capital
- One-on-one coaching, advising on fundraising strategy
- Demo day to build 1-1 connections between ventures & investment network
- Yspace Membership with access to the incubation program for ongoing support throughout the fundraising process (3 Months)
- DEI/EDI Training for training stakeholders
Community
Get access to our incubation program that supports entrepreneurs throughout the funding process, so you can have guidance as you manage your business journey.
Leadership development
Use our mentorship and guidance opportunities with industry professionals to develop your entrepreneurial spirit and assets.
Growth frameworks
Create frameworks that utilize strategies that are tailored to your business’s needs, while ensuring that exponential growth continues to occur.
Milestone driven
Get access to educational workshops that prepare you for every stage of your business journey, so you can continue to achieve your goals without the pressure of the future.
Timeline
Applications open
July 8, 2023
Applications closed
August 8, 2023
Selection
August 15, 2023
Program kick off day
September 9, 2023
Demo day
November 2023
Application process
Step: One
Please note applications are now closed. Join our waitlist for future programs!
If you have any questions about the application process, email us at bea@bcchc.com.
Step: Two
If chosen, applicants will be contacted by the BEA team for additional information. The selected companies will be asked to complete an onboarding form and provide a pitch deck that will give the programming team an opportunity to better understand the business idea.
Step: Three
Accepted companies will gain access to resources and support for development. Program participants will have access to curated programming and a variety of tailored resources which include a network of industry experts, startup perks, as well as peer founder circles to continue developing their venture.
Program eligibility
Stream 1
- You are looking to create foundational funding insights
- You are looking to understand the funding process by Angels & VCs (reading a term sheet, funding vehicles, etc)
- You may have limited or no existing traction, but have a validated MVP (preferably with a pilot)
- You are building the operational structure required for funding rounds
- Your startup is at least 50% Black owned
- Must reside in Southern Ontario.
Stream 2
- You have some existing traction at a minimum $1,000 MRR
- You understand the investment process, but you need help finding a lead or closing the round
- You need support with developing post-fund strategy
- You are building post-fund operational structure (Board, team, future dilution, etc)
- Your startup is at least 50% Black owned
- Must reside in Southern Ontario.
Frequently asked
Join the waitlist
Applications are now closed, please join the wait list for the next cohort.
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