Course Overview
Raising venture capital for AI startups is more challenging than ever. With investor expectations evolving, competition intensifying, and funding supply shrinking to pre-2018 levels, founders must be strategic, well-prepared, and data-driven. This course is designed to equip AI entrepreneurs, startup teams, and business leaders with the knowledge and tools to navigate the 2025 investment landscape successfully.
By the end of this course, participants will understand how to position their AI startups for funding, engage with investors effectively, and leverage AI tools to optimize fundraising efforts.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for:
- AI Startup Founders who need to secure venture capital funding and refine their fundraising approach.
- Early-Stage AI Entrepreneurs looking to build investor-ready business models and pitches.
- Startup Teams & Executives preparing for Series A, Seed, or Pre-Seed funding rounds.
- Tech Innovators & Researchers developing AI solutions with commercial potential.
- Fundraising Consultants & Advisors supporting AI businesses in securing capital.
No prior experience in venture capital fundraising is required, but familiarity with startup operations and AI technology is recommended.
What You Will Learn
1. Trends in AI Investment (2025 Outlook)
- Understanding market conditions, funding supply vs. demand, and key investor expectations.
- The role of traction, differentiation, and defensibility in securing capital.
- AI sub-sectors gaining traction, including automation, AI agents, and enterprise solutions.
2. Effective Fundraising Strategies
- How to structure and optimize your capital-raising efforts.
- The importance of warm introductions, investor scouting, and advisory partnerships.
- Revenue, unit economics, and financial sustainability as key funding factors.
3. Investor Expectations & Pitching Essentials
- What makes AI startups attractive to investors in 2025.
- How to craft short, focused, and high-impact pitch decks.
- AI validation, scalability, and product-market fit considerations.
4. Using AI to Optimize Fundraising
- Leveraging AI tools to find and engage investors.
- Automating pitch deck creation and investor outreach.
- CRM and data-driven fundraising strategies.
By the end of this course, participants will have a structured roadmap for raising capital, a well-crafted investor pitch, and a clear understanding of the AI funding ecosystem.
🚀 Get ready to secure your next funding round with confidence!
About the Instructor
Barak Peled of DR-Ventures
- Raised capital multiple times (2017-2021)
- Founded Dossier Research in 2022
- Evolved to DR-Ventures
- Served over 100 startups
- Significant global network
- CO-founder (fractional) of 3 startups
- Plans to raise own fund in 2025
