2-Day Instructor-Led Programme
Learn the essential financial foundations startups need to manage cash, understand metrics, and prepare for fundraising. This mentor-led programme uses practical scenarios to help founders and operators build investor-ready financial thinking.
Duration
2 Days
Price
$1,799
Startup founders and early-stage teams often make critical financial decisions without a structured financial framework. Understanding cash flow, runway, unit economics, and fundraising fundamentals is essential for building sustainable companies.
In this mentor-led programme, learners explore the core financial principles that guide startup decision-making. Through practical scenarios, participants learn how to track burn rate, analyse unit economics, design simple financial models, and understand the metrics investors evaluate when assessing startups.
The course also introduces the fundamentals of fundraising, including preparing investor-ready metrics, understanding valuation basics, and structuring early-stage funding conversations. By the end of the programme, participants will have the confidence to manage startup finances and communicate financial performance effectively.
Participants build simple startup financial models, analyse runway scenarios, and practise investor-focused financial storytelling.
Startup finance mentors guide learners through real-world scenarios and common financial challenges faced by early-stage companies.
Develop practical startup finance knowledge used by founders, startup operators, and early-stage finance teams.
Design simple startup financial models
Analyse burn rate and runway scenarios
Implement financial tracking for startup metrics
Evaluate unit economics in early-stage companies
Communicate financial insights to potential investors
Lead basic financial planning for startups
Basic understanding of business concepts
Interest in startups or entrepreneurship
Familiarity with spreadsheets or data tools
Step-by-step learning journey from basics to professional practice
Master these in-demand skills through hands-on practice
A clear view of the roles this programme supports, what typically comes next, and where learners progress over time
Choose the learning format that works best for you and your team
Instructor-Led Training
Join live instructor-led sessions from anywhere. Interactive, engaging, and flexible.
Price per person
Group enrolments and early planning options available.
All prices are exclusive of VAT where applicable. Group enrolments and custom packages available on request.
Not everyone learns best in a group. If you want focused guidance, faster clarity, and confidence you can use on the job, our 1-to-1 Fast-Track Training gives you private, mentor-led support tailored to your experience and goals.
"Many learners choose 1-to-1 when they want understanding, not memorisation."
Everything you need to know about the certification exams
You will receive an Xcademia certificate of completion based on participation and successful completion of labs and scenario simulations.
Credential
On successful completion of Startup Finance & Fundraising Basics, learners receive an Xcademia Certificate of Completion. This standalone certificate is issued directly by Xcademia and is aligned with globally recognised frameworks and best practices.
Everything you need to know about this course
Yes. The course explains financial concepts in practical startup terms without requiring a finance background.
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