Investing Series
Early-Stage Investing Bootcamp
Take control of your financial future through our one-day bootcamp, learning how to invest with confidence in early-stage companies.
This one-day intensive bootcamp will teach you:
The fundamentals of investing in innovative startups at the earliest stage so you can invest with impact.
How to conduct due diligence to increase the level of confidence you have in the start-ups you’re investing in.
The ins and outs of venture math, the numbers you need to know and why.
How to develop an investment thesis so your investments are aligned with your goals and values.
How to evaluate a pitch by watching two local female founders pitch their companies.
Built by angel investors, venture capitalists, and academics:
Each bootcamp is led by a team of seasoned investors and industry experts. You’ll be learning from some of the most experienced experts in the field.
You'll also be networking with a like-minded community of peers, all while building a solid foundation in early-stage investing.
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Inside the Movement51
Investing Series…
$2.3M+
Capital Activated
91
NPS Score
230+
Graduates
48
Cities
Ready to dive into the world of early-stage investing now? We’ve got you covered.
Check out our collection of blog posts to help you get started on your investor journey: reasons to become an early-stage investor, exploring the venture investment cycle, factors to consider in startup valuations, and more.
“Early-stage investing plays a critical part in the success of ventures that are accessing support through accelerators like Innovation Factory.
As we work with hundreds of companies every year, many at this critical point in their capital raising journey, we maintain relationships with the investor community so we can make relevant introductions and facilitate connections that foster early stage investment in our client companies. We have a vested interest in the success of these efforts and knowing these individuals and also the next gen of investors are informed and equipped when it comes to early stage investing.
We have firsthand experience to see how M51’s investing bootcamp provides this education. Investors, aspiring early stage investors and companies alike will gain from participating in it.”
VP, Operations Innovation Factory
Built by Women, for Everyone
Here’s what our community is saying
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“I would recommend this course to anyone who not only works in the tech ecosystem, but is also curious in changing the world for the better by investing their own money in the companies they believe in.”
Nora Rudenko
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“The hands-on interactive approach, real-world case studies, and focus on value-aligned investing make this program invaluable.”
Kewen Wood
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“Although I may not be the next dragon on Dragons’ Den, this course is fully packed with interesting topics, presenters, and information about early-stage investing. I learned a lot and will be looking forward to being involved in my first venture start-up adventure soon.”
Sylvia Louie
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“For someone new in this space, the Investor Lab was a fantastic entry point for learning about early-stage investing. The content was a great balance of depth and comprehensiveness, and the instructors were incredibly engaging.”
Lukasz Aleksandrowicz
Weston Family Foundation -
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“The most valuable thing was the way it made early stage investing seem really accessible”
Sajna Massey
Neo Financial -
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“If we look at wealth as an area of self-care, this program provided expert yoga sessions with prudent financial knowledge of early-stage investing.”
Namendra Anand
The Northpine Foundation -
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“If you have spent the past year or two wondering how in the world the investment world actually works - this course is for you. The Lab will connect you with like-minded and intelligent individuals and help you build your toolkit when it comes to financial management, diversifying your portfolio and understanding risk.”
Hannah Castle
Cultivator
You’ve got questions?
We’ve got answers
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This is a comprehensive, one-day course focused on helping participants learn the fundamentals of early-stage investing, from venture math to evaluating pitches. The program emphasizes building confidence in investment decision-making.
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The bootcamp is tailored for any and all individuals who are new to early-stage investing or want to gain the knowledge to make impactful investment choices, all with a gender-inclusive lens.
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No! Our course is open to everyone and anyone interested in early-stage investing. To learn more about being an accredited investor in Canada click here.
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No prior investment experience is required, making it accessible for beginners. Participants should have an interest in investing in startups and supporting gender-diverse founders.
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The program focuses on empowering women and gender-diverse founders, offering investors tailored education, mentorship, and a supportive community to support this community. It also addresses systemic barriers that women-led companies often face in the investment landscape.
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This is a condensed version of the lab. With a lot of the same content and live pitches to evaluate, you will get a great introduction to the world of early-stage investing.
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Most, if not all of, our participants have job demands.
That's why we've put together a " time off and sponsorship" request form as a customizable template for you to use. Please email heythere@movement51.org for your template.
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Yes! In their pursuit of gaining advanced skills and knowledge, we find 25% of participants is sponsored by their employer. If you would like to approach your company with a sponsorship request form, we have a customizable template you can use. Email heythere@movement51.org for your template.
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This is location-dependent, but for the most part, you can expect the following:
8:00-8:30: Doors Open
8:30-9:15 Welcome & Icebreaker
9:15-10:30: Module 1: The Capital Landscape & Where Early-Stage Investing Fits in
10:30-10:45: Coffee Break
10:45-12:15: Module 2: Investment Thesis, Vehicles & Valuation
12:15-12:45: Lunch Break (lunch to be provided)
12:50-2:00: Module 3: Deal Sourcing & Due Diligence
2:00-2:30: Networking Break
2:30-3:45: Module 4: Live Application and Recap
3:45-5:30 Post-Lab Networking: Sip and Connect (location-dependent) -
This will be location-dependent, but you an expect to see the following
one to two faculty members from the Movement51 team who you can find more information about here.
one to three guest speakers from your ecosystem.
two female founders from your community.
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Amazing! Please reach out to our Program Director, Arielle Land at arielle@the51.io
We are looking for guest speakers, special vendors, and more.
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We’d love to hear from you. Email us anytime, at: heythere@movement51.org