Lunch & Learn: A Lawyers Guide to Raising Capital

Knowing the legalities and strategy behind capital raising is no easy task for founders. In this workshop, join experts Anthony Bekker from Biztech Lawyers and Jason Atkins from Cake Equity to learn the best practices when it comes to raising. 

Key Takeaways 

- The different startup funding stages and what’s required for each of them

- Rules of thumb for startup raising

- Tips for early-stage investors on things like and preparing to pitch

- How to get your company set up right from the start

- Key legal factors for funding rounds including term sheets and choosing the best instruments (Safe vs Con note)

About Anthony Bekker

Anthony Bekker is an experienced tech lawyer who founded Biztech Lawyers after his time as General Counsel and Head of Operations at e-commerce/marketing tech company Rokt, having helped them expand into the US from a small Sydney office, and then globally and employing 150+ people.

Anthony loves helping people solve complex problems. His international experience includes working at Mallesons Stephen Jaques across ecommerce, technology, finance and litigation, to in-house stints at BT and the UK competition and consumer regulator, strategy consulting at Booz & Co and at equities research at Macquarie.

With a unique perspective on the dynamic relationship between agile operations and legal Anthony enables tech-driven companies to use legal to grow exponentially-as a decision making partner rather than a commercial blocker.

About Jason Atkins

Jason works with great people that care about making a difference in the world, by making it easier for startups and SME's to raise capital and grow. And they get it done while making sure to make time for fun. He believes we all have the opportunity to create a brighter future. We just have to do it.

Jason’s has a broad range of business management experience and over the last 20 years he’s been responsible for most key finance / leadership functions in business and now focus more on leadership, sales and partnerships, in B2B/DTC software innovation.

If you were to ask the people Jason worked with what core skills he brings to a leadership team, they would say positivity, enthusiasm and drive. He’s a strong believer in balanced results delivering long-term success - meaning every person inside and outside the organisation is treated well and with respect at all times. In his 'spare time' he is a family man, surfer, futurist and investment analyst.

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How to Find Us/Housekeeping

If you are feeling unwell, please do not attend our physical event. Tune in virtually instead!**Please note photos may be taken during the event. If you wish to opt-out, please let one of our staff members know or email georgia@fishburners.org for any other concerns. Go directly up to Level 3 of the Sydney Startup Hub and walk down the yellow corridor. Limited places available so registration is essential.

About Fishburners

Fishburners is much more than a coworking space. We are a not for profit, passionate community of 300+ scalable tech startups that only exists thanks to our amazing sponsors - Google for Startups, UTS, Chartered Accountants, and Jobs for NSW. We are dedicated to inspiring and helping startups get started, grow and succeed. Our goal is to make the hardest thing you’ve ever done easier! We do this through our different memberships which provide the facilities, resources, learning and development, mentoring, and connections that you need for your idea to come to life and flourish. We also open our doors and host some of the largest, regular events in the Australian startup ecosystem, including our bi-weekly lunch & learn workshops, and Shark Tank-style, Friday night pitches. Member or not, you're welcome to attend and/or get involved! Any questions about memberships or events, please feel free to email events@fishburners.org.