About this Event
Equity is not the only way to fund your company.
This panel covers the non-dilutive funding that founders can access beyond the always elusive equity round: commercial banking loans and credit, revenue-based financing, grants, prizes and more. You'll hear from and meet the industry experts.
Learn how these options work and where to access them; what you need to apply; what they cost; who and what stage of growth they suit best.
Generously hosted and supported by First Citizens Innovation Bank, formerly known as SVB.
Doors open early for pre-panel networking, with a social hour to follow. Space will be limited, so, register now to hold your spot.
SPEAKERS
Laura Kidder - Managing Director, Fintech Credit Solutions | First Citizens Innovation Bank (formerly Silicon Valley Bank)
Laura brings over a decade of lending experience, partnering with venture-backed fintech companies from seed stage to $75M+ in net revenue. She specializes in providing parent-level lending solutions that support company growth.
Kat Gabielle - Founder | The Well Work & KG Advisory
Kat is a three-time founder who built The Well Work into a community of 70,000+ founders, facilitating hundreds of millions in funding. Through KG Advisory, she advises founders on growth, partnerships, and capital, drawing on experience designing programs for Google, Goldman Sachs, StartOut, and others.
Colleen Wong - Senior Manager of Institutional Partnerships | New York Climate Exchange
Colleen leads efforts to secure grants, sponsorships, and strategic funding partnerships at the New York Climate Exchange. She brings extensive experience advancing entrepreneurship, cross-sector innovation, and social impact through previous roles with the Global Entrepreneurship Network, Endeavor, and other organizations.
Tom Kay (Moderator) - Fintech Relationship Manager | First Citizens Innovation Bank (formerly Silicon Valley Bank)
Tom partners with venture-backed founders to support their growth and banking needs. Drawing on a background in product and go-to-market strategy, he provides tailored banking, lending, and capital markets solutions, advising companies on debt, liquidity, and strategy.
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About StartOut NYC's Access to Capital Series
Alternative and Non-Dilutive Funding Sources is the second in StartOut NYC's 4-part Access to Capital Series. Each one builds on the last, so register for the rest while you're here.
Getting into the room where capital happens isn't always easy for LGBTQ+ founders. Networks can feel closed, introductions are hard to come by, and it's rarely clear where to start. This series gives you access to experts and investors, a clear picture of your funding options, and hands-on help getting ready to raise and pitch.
Regardless of whether an equity raise is your goal, this session shows you the other funding options that can help fund your growth.
Sign up for all four:
- . Tuesday, October 20th (6 to 8 PM) at the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center. The groundwork for everything that follows. Register now.
- This event. Loans, credit, revenue-based financing and grants: how each works, what it costs and which stage it suits. Register now.
- November 19th (6 to 8PM). Work on your pitch and get direct feedback before you take it to investors. Register now.
- Investor and LGBTQ+ Founder Matching: Pitch to Investors Ready to Invest. Wednesday, December 9th (5 to 8 PM). Invite-only, one-on-one time with investors matched to your business. Submit your founder application here.
Brought to you by StartOut NYC and its network of investors, funders and community supporters.
About StartOut
StartOut connects LGBTQ+ founders and professionals and our allies through community, education, mentorship and opportunities to help entrepreneurs grow and thrive. Our events are open to all and designed to create meaningful connections throughout the startup ecosystem.
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Event venue & nearby stays
First Citizens Innovation Bank (formerly Silicon Valley Bank), 11 West 42nd Street, New York, United States
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