Fragmentation and Reconstruction: VB Insights Launches Second Cohort of Financing Accelerator Program
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This is the second session of the Financing Accelerator Camp. First and foremost, we would like to extend our gratitudePhase I Event (Click to View Highlights from the Previous Issue)Students have expressed their recognition of our program. An interesting observation is that 30% of the participants in the first cohort indicated they wished to postpone fundraising after completing the course. This shift in perspective offers a new angle on viewing and understanding fundraising, while also helping students clarify how they should better prioritize their current work.
Before we formally introduce the second session of the course, let’s take a look at feedback from participants of the first session (excerpts)—
“Although it is a free course, its actual effectiveness far surpasses that of most paid courses. Highly recommended!”
——Wu Fan, Founder of Kangyun Hulian
"Leapfrog growth is about shattering yourself and then piecing yourself back together."
Many friends missed the first session. After a series of internal refinements, upgrades, and iterations, the second session is now here as scheduled! If you already have clear requirements, feel free to scroll to the end of this article and click “Read Original Article” to register directly.
“More important than a single round of financing itself is the ability to raise capital.”
Financing has never been as simple as meeting with investment firms to secure funding. Rather than focusing solely on whether a project ultimately succeeds in raising capital, we are more concerned that a product truly rooted in clinical needs, a company with genuine promise, and an endeavor capable of improving the quality of life for more people might have to withdraw in disappointment simply due to a lack of financing. This is the original intention behind VCBeat’s collaboration with its partners, Shengshi Consulting and Probe Capital, as we embark on this joint initiative.
The fundraising process is always full of variables, but we will stand by founders—the greatest constant—sharing knowledge, practical operations, real-world transaction experience, and tools and methods for fundraising. Our goal is to enhance founders’ systematic understanding of fundraising as a time-consuming and resource-intensive mega-project, enabling them to take control of the fundraising process and thereby drive incremental growth for their enterprises.
The optimized financing acceleration camp mainly includes the following sections:
1. Entrepreneurial Learning:From May 8 to May 21, we will offer five online sessions every Monday and Thursday evening. Each 1–2 hour class will deliver highly practical, actionable insights on systematic fundraising, guiding you step by step to regain control over your fundraising process and make the leap from merely “knowing about fundraising” to truly “mastering it.” The course will be taught by the teams from Shengshi Consulting and Probe Capital, who have helped healthcare startups secure billions in financing.
2. 1-on-1 Financing Coaching:Post-Registration Screening (Please understand that due to our limited capacity, this service is highly resource-intensive and cannot be offered free of charge to all applicants on a universal basis). We will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of registered projects based on our past experience in investment, entrepreneurship, and financing services, as well as the completion rate of the accelerator program. Ultimately, we will invite a select group of companies that are “ready at the right time” to participate. For selected projects, we will provide pitch coaching and facilitate targeted introductions to highly compatible investors, thereby increasing the likelihood of successful fundraising.
3. Corporate Profile Showcase:All participants in the Accelerator Program are eligible to be featured in our “Startup Spotlight” section. We will collect your entrepreneurial stories and publish them as articles to amplify your voice within the industry and market, thereby building your brand as a founder. These features will be disseminated through VCBeat’s WeChat official account, website, and community channels, showcasing you and your company’s brand to hundreds of thousands of industry professionals.
4. Startup Report:For companies in the accelerator program that have not been covered by VCBeat, we will conduct an exclusive corporate interview and publish a feature article through VCBeat’s media channels, reaching hundreds of professional investment institutions.
5. VBInsight:The course team, comprising members from VCBeat, Shengshi Consulting, and Tancer Capital, will provide comprehensive learning support and mentorship throughout the program. Additionally, we will offer an online community for students to share successes and failures, facilitate exchanges, and foster collaborative partnerships. Together with the students, the course team will serve as an entrepreneurial think tank, engaging in discussions on various startup-related questions and providing steadfast support to all entrepreneurial partners.
In this accelerator cohort, we remain steadfast in our commitment as always.Free Learningof the principles, but we also hope that this learning experience will be conducted with due seriousness.
Therefore, this accelerator program continues to operate under the "security deposit" model,Complete all five modules of the Accelerator Program and submit four assignments, and we will refund your tuition!
Current Issue "Security Deposit" Tuition Fee: 3,880 Yuan/Person
Note: Due to payment platform policies, a non-refundable handling fee of 0.6% of the registration fee will be deducted. Thank you for your understanding.
1. The project possesses core technologies and patents, with a strong aspiration to transform the healthcare industry through technological innovation;
2. Have had prior exposure to capital markets, including but not limited to submitting business plans (BPs) and engaging in online and offline communications with investors; we are looking for a “battle-scarred” warrior;
3. The founder or CEO of the enterprise should have a passion for their career that far exceeds their desire for money; we hope you are an entrepreneur with a compelling story.
We hope that you and your peers share the same strong desire for corporate growth. Neither company size nor the stage and amount of financing are our criteria for selection; only when our values align can we build lasting partnerships. This alignment facilitates communication, exchange, trust, and mutual support, thereby making each of our respective business endeavors easier to pursue.
1. Registration (from now until April 30, 2020),
Method 1: Scan the QR code below, add the class coordinator, request the registration link, complete the registration form, and submit your business card and project business plan to the class coordinator. (We will maintain strict confidentiality regarding your business plan.)
Method 2:Click here,Scan the QR code on the pop-up page, request the registration link after adding, complete the registration form, and submit your business card along with the project’s business plan (we will maintain strict confidentiality of your business plan).
2. Project Screening(From now until April 30, 2020), limited to 20 companies; registration closes once the quota is filled;
3. Payment of Security Deposit(April 26–April 30), staff will notify the selected projects and collect the security deposit;
4. Announcement of the Camp Admission List(May 6)The list of selected participants will be published in an article on the “VCBeat” official WeChat account.
5. Completion of Study(May 8–May 21), completed a total of 5 course modules and corresponding assignments.
1. Project screening will be conducted by a team comprising investment firm partners, seasoned entrepreneurs, and industry veterans, who will carry out the review and communication processes with seriousness, diligence, and a strong sense of responsibility;
2. Applicants who are not selected are simply deemed not currently suitable for “this cohort” of the Financing Accelerator Camp. We will notify you via SMS or phone call, and we look forward to crossing paths with you in the future;
3. The payment portal will be available in the VCBeat WeChat Official Account menu from April 26 to May 6. Payments are not accepted through any individual. After paying the deposit, a class coordinator will contact you and provide study materials.
Thank you very much for reading this far. In our first cohort, we received high acclaim from over forty participants, and one of them secured tens of millions in strategic investment during the accelerator program. We look forward to leveraging our expertise and sincerity to assist you as well.
Furthermore, we will continue to fulfill all that we have promised you.