Misk Entrepreneurship has opened applications for its Fundraising Bootcamp, a three-day immersive program designed to equip early-stage startups with the essential skills to navigate the fundraising process. Running from January 20 to 22, 2026, this in-person bootcamp offers founders and investment leads practical training on securing capital confidently.
At a Glance
- Opportunity Type: Investment Readiness Training / Bootcamp
- For: Pre-Seed to Pre-Series A Startups
- Key Benefits: Valuation mastery, deal structuring, VDR creation, financial storytelling
- Application Deadline: January 10, 2026
- Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (In-Person)
Bootcamp Overview
The Fundraising Bootcamp is a practical course aimed at first-time fundraisers and founders preparing for institutional capital. Through expert-led sessions, simulations, and investor roundtables, participants will learn to plan capital needs, understand valuation, and structure deals effectively. The program blends financial modeling, legal readiness, negotiation skills, and governance fundamentals to help startups build investor trust and “pause and assess” their true readiness before pitching.
Key Benefits
Participants will gain a comprehensive toolkit for fundraising, including:
- Investment Readiness: Knowledge to confidently approach Angels, VCs, and institutional investors.
- Valuation Skills: Methods to justify startup value with real data rather than optimistic assumptions.
- Deal Mastery: Understanding of term sheets, investment agreements, and negotiation tactics.
- Data Room Excellence: Guidance on building a structured Virtual Data Room (VDR) to accelerate due diligence.
- Financial Storytelling: Translating financial models into compelling narratives for pitches.
- Governance: Setting up legal and reporting foundations to inspire investor confidence.
Eligibility Criteria
To ensure the program delivers maximum value, applicants must meet the following prerequisites:
- Stage: Startups must be in the Pre-Seed to Pre-Series A stage.
- Traction: A minimum MVP or early traction must have been achieved.
- Attendance: The Founder or fundraising lead must attend the sessions.
- Materials: Applicants should have basic fundraising materials ready (pitch deck, cap table, draft financial model).
- Knowledge: Basic business acumen and understanding of funding rounds are required.
Meet the Instructors
The program is led by distinguished experts in entrepreneurship and innovation:
- Prof. Paris de l’Etraz: Managing Director of the Venture Lab at IE University, who has accelerated over 3,500 startups and brings decades of investment banking experience.
- Gaelle Bou Abdo: An entrepreneur and professor at IE Business School specializing in Generative AI and innovation, and co-founder of Ivy & Company.
How to Apply
Applications are currently open and will close on January 10, 2026. Startups looking to fast-track their fundraising journey should apply immediately via the Misk Hub.
About Misk Foundation
The Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk) is a non-profit organization devoted to cultivating learning and leadership in youth for the Saudi Arabia of tomorrow. Through its Misk Entrepreneurship track, it empowers founders to launch and grow sustainable startups, contributing to the Kingdom’s vibrant ecosystem. This program is supported by strategic partners including Falak Investment Hub and Riyad Bank.
Learn More: Misk Hub Program Page
