Funding Your Startup Business

Thinking about seeking funding for your business? Startup consultant Cate Costa explains basic business plan elements, and developing a fundraising strategy.

In this lesson, take a deep dive into the financial section of a startup business plan, starting with how to use pro forma financials for capital planning.

Discover the most common types of funding available to entrepreneurs for raising startup capital—including crowdsourcing, angel investors, and more.

This lesson reveals what to expect raising business startup capital, and provides tips for developing funding strategies via grants, loans, and crowdsourcing.

Want to find angel investors or venture capitalists for startup funding? Learn about investor profiles, funding stages, and how to identify your best match.