Thousands of SME closed down because of covid-19 pandemic, and bankruptcy cases all piled up had taught us a few lessons the need for an alternative approach of finance for Startup and SME, which is equity funding. Budget 2022 will stride inclusive of the startup ecosystem led by Venture Capital and Equity Crowdfunding platform, allocated 20 million cradle fund and tax exemption for angel investors to boost the economy.

Are you ready to get funded? As an Entrepreneur, what knowledge and skill do they need to successfully pitch for equity funding? CFOs & accountants possess the credibility and opportunity to offer advice and simplify funding road maps, it is our duty to provide the right strategy for SME to achieve economic recovery in both Malaysia & Singapore. This program highlights fundamental equity funding from the perspective of a CFO, Venture Capital and Angel Investors, equipping you with a new mindset of Investee to continue your journey of IPO.  

• Identify equity funding as alternative to debt funding, angel investors and venture capital that help improve working capital and be less encumbered. 
• Understand the landscape of equity funding road map from seed fund to Initial Public Offering both in Malaysia & Singapore
• Comprehend the entry requirements for pitch to equity crowdfunding platform and venture capital firm, shareholding spread, business valuation & due diligence.

1 day Equity Funding: CFO’s Perspective of Crowdfunding & Venture Capital

Module 1 : Overview of equity funding and benefits of professional & private investor

• Equity funding myths and setting up a fund
• Understand Equity Crowdfunding and Venture Capital
• Startup ecosystem and SME development in long term success

Module 2 : Regulatory aspect of equity funding in Malaysia & Singapore

• Capital Markets Services Licence under the Securities and Futures Act “Venture Capital Fund Management (VCFM)”
• Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 (CMSA), registered Venture Capital and Private Equity Corporations and Management Corporations
• Equity Crowdfunding related services registered with the Securities Commission of Malaysia as a Recognized Market Operator (RMO)

Module 3 : CFO’s Funding Roadmap and ideal pitch deck

• 3 to 9 months of funding roadmap
• Business valuation method
• Due diligence process.

Module 4 : Venture Capital’s checklist to get funded and avoid mismatch “wantrepreneurs” at all cost.

• S.M.A.R.T. Money and Other People Money (OPM)
• Investee mindset to get funded in ECF and VC

• C-suite level
• Startup, Entrepreneur
• Small Medium Enterprise
• Accountant’s seek for alternative finance
• Finance Directors
• Firm provide consulting
• Finance advisor