Please join Biocom and USC MESH Academy for a practical overview of the basics of startup fundraising, featuring Jay Goss, General Partner at Wavemaker 360 Health.

Fundraising for a new venture is one of the most difficult tasks founders face and is especially arduous in the life science and healthcare fields. The process is challenging and can be confusing to aspiring founders and entrepreneurs who are new to the startup world. Understanding the process and basic terminology is essential for success.  

This seminar will introduce you to the basics of fundraising including: 

• Different stages of fundraising in the startup life-cycle 
• Different types of investors for each stage 
• Common funding instruments 
• Definitions of common terms 
• Tips on running an efficient fundraising process 
• Examples of fundraising scenarios