ABOUT VENTURE READY MISSOURI

TWO PART PILOT COURSE

The two-part course is designed to improve Missouri-based entrepreneurs’ potential to attract venture capital and angel investment while providing them foundational knowledge of the process.

Part 1

Overview: Open to any Missouri- based startup company. Participants will gain an overview of various funding opportunities and detailed instruction on pitching to potential investors and the fundraising process.

Sessions: Virtual classes will consist of two, 1-2 hour sessions per week. They will be held during the evening for a total of 5 sessions.

Dates: Program begins the week of July 28th, 2025. More details will be available soon

Part 2

Overview: By invitation only. Completing Part 1 is required to apply for Part 2.

Sessions: Will occur virtually, with one Pitch Development Workshop per week, including one-on-one office hours to formulate a viable fundraising strategy. Concludes with a live in-person event where participants present their pitch deck to a group of investors/mentors/connected individuals in the state ecosystem. 

Dates: Late Sept or Early Oct.