a training program to help startups raise venture capital

Building on the experience gained from creating its first venture capital training program for students and young professionals, Front Row Ventures is launching a second, new training program that builds on what participants have already learned, while also sharing tips from several successful entrepreneurs. A recognition badge will be sent after the training, which will help teams at venture capital firms better identify startups—and the organizations supporting them—that have prepared for a funding round.

This bilingual training course, available online, is made up of seven modules, including a better understanding of venture capital, the technical aspects of fund-raising, and the process that governs venture capital firms. venture capital firms (VCs). In addition to helping startups, this course is also aimed at those who accompany these Canadian companies, notably within accelerators and incubators.

The training costs $500 per individual license, with a 50% discount for students and startups. Additionally, in Quebec, thanks to a partnership with MAIN, members of their network receive a 50% discount off the regular price.

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“Our mission at Front Row Ventures is to nurture Canada’s next generation of tech talent on all sides of the table. As managers of a fund that invests at the pre-seed stage, we’ve seen firsthand that the fundraising process is very opaque for many entrepreneurs.
By sharing our knowledge and that of other successful investors and entrepreneurs, we are committed to increasing the number of successful fundraisings and helping our ecosystem thrive.”
—Emmanuelle Coppinger, Managing Director, Front Row Ventures

“The training will help raise the skill level ofstartupsthat meet with venture capital firms. By demystifying venture capital beforehand, well-prepared entrepreneurs will be able to build stronger relationships, ultimately leading to securing funding. Espace CDPQ is proud to support knowledge sharing and contribute to the adoption of a common language.”
—Nicolas Rubbo, Executive Director, Espace CDPQ

"Accelerators and incubators are always looking for ways to better understand the steps and the right timing to help entrepreneurs start raising funds. In addition, by increasing the level of knowledge of the organizations that accompany startups on a daily basis, we ensure, as an ecosystem, that we increase the chances of success for entrepreneurs and reduce the time it takes to see the benefits of these successes."
- Louis-Félix Binette, General Manager, MAIN

About Front Row Ventures

Front Row Ventures (FRV)is Canada’s first student-run, university-focused venture capital fund. We are active on more than 20 university campuses across Canada. We invest at the pre-seed stage in high-impact student entrepreneurs with diverse backgrounds and ambitious technology ideas, regardless of their field of study. Over the past six years, we have invested in more than 40 companies, including Puzzle Medical Devices, Nomic Bio, and Valence Discovery. With a Canada-wide $5.5 million fund closed earlier in 2023, we are the largest pool of capital in Canada exclusively dedicated to investing in student-founded startups.

For more information, visitfrontrow.vcand follow us onLinkedIn.

About the CDPQ Space

Created by the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec,Espace CDPQis Canada’s largest community dedicated to venture capital. It brings together more than 20 partner funds and collaborators with the goal of increasing access to investment capital for innovative, high-potential small and medium-sized enterprises in Quebec, thereby contributing to the province’s economic development. Collectively, the community represents 12 billion in assets under management and a network of more than 900 companies of all sizes and across all sectors. Since its launch, 120 co-investments have been made among Espace CDPQ’s partner funds. For more information, visitespacecdpq.comand follow us onLinkedIn.