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What VCs Won’t Say: A Course for Founders
Raising venture capital can be one of the most challenging parts of building a company. Many founders approach fundraising without fully understanding how venture capital firms evaluate opportunities.
What VCs Won’t Say provides an inside look at how investors think about founders, companies, and investment decisions. The course is taught by Clarence Bethea, a founder who raised more than $30M in venture capital, became a VC and have sat on both sides of the table.
The course includes 75+ video lessons and 90+ pages of worksheets and workbooks, providing practical insight into how investors evaluate startups and how founders can approach fundraising more strategically.
It’s designed as an always-on resource founders can return to throughout their fundraising journey. Start with the free Sneak Peek to experience the course. Get full access to 7 videos and limited access to preview all content of the course.
Use code SUM50 for $50 off when enrolling in the full course.
Our Sponsors
Maine Technology Institute (MTI)
The Maine Graduate and Professional Center, University of Maine System
The Roux Institute at Northeastern
Wilmington Trust, a member of the M&T Bank Family
Buoy Sponsor
Founded in 1856, M&T Bank, Member FDIC, combines the strength of a top U.S. commercial bank with a longstanding commitment to community‑focused banking from Maine to Washington, D.C. M&T Bank offers banking and lending products and Wilmington Trust, a member of the M&T Bank family, offers a range of wealth management and investment solutions to help individuals, families, and businesses grow and thrive.
TriNet
Buoy Sponsor
An Administrative Services Organization (ASO) that simplifies HR, payroll, and compliance for small and medium-sized businesses. TriNet helps companies focus on growth while simplifying the complexities of managing people.
Maine Community Bank
Compass Sponsor
Maine Community Bank is the largest mutual savings bank operating exclusively in the state, and has been all in on serving Maine people, businesses, and communities for more than 150 years.
Bernstein Shur
Compass Sponsor
Bernstein Shur provides sensible solutions to your complex legal and business matters. The firm’s Emerging Companies team partners with founders, investors, and high-growth businesses to navigate every stage of the journey.
Orrick
Compass Sponsor
Orrick is a global, tech-focused law firm built for the innovation economy. Team Orrick partners with entrepreneurs, investors, and market leaders to build, scale, and protect what’s next, providing end-to-end legal and strategic guidance from financing and protecting IP to attracting talent and navigating a rapidly evolving landscape.
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