Expara Venture Accelerator
Raise VC funding for your start-up now
What you will get
Participants will proceed through a 14-week structured program in which they will develop their business plan, financial model, and investor pitch deck. Topics covered in the structured workshop program include product/market fit, value proposition, market identification and analysis, marketing strategy, sustainable competitive advantage, business model, financing and fundraising strategy, and understanding venture capital. Modes of learning include on-line videos and articles, interactive assignments and exercises, and live mentorship sessions. Graduates of the program will have a chance to pitch to a panel of investors and to be introduced to Expara's global investor network, will be reviewed for investment by Expara's accelerator fund. Not just an online course - you will get the same acceleration experience as the thousands of entrepreneurs who have completed both our on-line and off-line acceleration programs since 2007. You will receive personalized feedback on your business plan, pitch deck and financial model, mentorship, a complete on-line course, a downloadable start-up toolkit, access to our global network of investors and start-ups, and more. Our program is based on our real-world experience as an active VC investor in 90 early-stage start-ups in Southeast Asia over the last 20 years. Join the 60% of the graduates of our accelerator programs have raised venture funding within 6 months of graduation from the program. All students who complete the course and earn their Expara Academy Certificate of Course completion will have the chance to do a live investment pitch to a panel of VCs at the next monthly Expara Venture Accelerator Demo Day
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14-week structured training, online and live
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Live 2-hour on-line weekly meetings with Expara founder and CEO Douglas Abrams
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Pitch to a panel of VCs - all graduates will have the chance to do a live investment pitch at Demo Day
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94 videos - 17.5 hours of viewing and 74 original articles for reading covering every aspect of start-up fundraising
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Business plan development and written feedback - 2 rounds
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Valuation development and feedback, investor pitch deck development and feedback - 1 round
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Access to Expara's network of more than 2,000 venture investors
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Pro-forma Valuation Excel Model for start-ups, Start-up evaluation checklist and term sheet template
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Expara Academy Certificate of Course Completion
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Unlimited lifetime access, 12-month 100% satisfaction guarantee
Course summary - Table of contents
Here are a list of the modules and sections in the course
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A message from the instructor
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About the instructor
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READ FIRST: How to complete the course
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Course schedule
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Course submissions and milestones
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Reading list for entrepreneurs
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Before we begin...
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View introduction slides
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Expara Venture Accelerator Download
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Ask the instructor
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Risk and return
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Reading: Risk and return
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About this course
- $4,888.00
- 262 lessons
- 15 hours of video content
Expara's unique qualifications
As an active VC investor in SEA since 2003, our programs and courses are all based on our real-world experience. We are better educators because we are active investors. And we are better investors because we are active educators.
Our partcipants' experiences speak for themselves
Start-up CEOs and Founders share their experiences
Manna Foods
"Expara gave us a startup bootcamp, teaching us how to succeed in the VC world of raising money. Douglas is an excellent teacher and seasoned VC. His class involves no nonsense or buzzwords, just straightforward fact and practical theory. Each session we attended was super useful in our own fundraising journey. In fact, we raised a round ourselves thanks to the education we received from Douglas."
Swirl.GO
"Our experience with Expara has been invaluable. Douglas has been instrumental in the refinement of our business model, focus on customer segments as well as fund raising opportunities. We highly recommend the program to any startup"
Sesamilk Foods Co., Ltd.
“It was a great pleasure to be part of Expara mentorship program. Every session though out the program, I got knowledge from real expert in investment. It opened my world in raising fund. I come to the right hen. You are such a great incubator.”
Let's Plant Meat
“Expara had helped us so much in polishing our strategy and suggesting the important actions to maximize our startup potential. Having Douglas as our mentor is the best thing I got from the whole experience."
More Meat
“ Expara team did a wonderful job in leading the program. The team are professional, yet are fun and easy to talk to. During the program we had many opportunities to meet exciting people thanks to Expara’s great network of guest speakers, mentors, and consultants. Douglas, Krista, and Peach are valuable members who have gave us encouragement, guidance, and support, for this we are confident to overcome any challenges our business may face. We have learned so much and this has been a valuable experience for us.”
Anrich3D
"A very helpful and supportive environment to learn about the startup world and grow. Unlike other accelerator programs and entrepreneurship courses, we learn real term sheet clauses and conditions that are the most useful to an actual startup. Most other courses/programs focused only on making the pitch or business model canvas and what to “show”. With the detailed financial model analysis and several classes explaining the formulae and terms, actually teaches how we get the stuff that we need to show in the first place."
Eden Agritech Co., Ltd
"Although Eden went to many other accelerator or incubator programs before, but we never found ones who gave us golden tips like Doug and his team of experts. Their comments were direct and straight to the key point, which helped improving our current market and fund raising strategy to the next level. Truly honored to join and learn a lot from them."
Hydroneo
"In my opinion, the biggest differentiator to many startup-focused trainings is Expara’s strong focus on fundraising. With his vast experience as a Venture Capitalist, Douglas makes you understand how this very special industry works, how VCs tick and what is important for you as a startup to consider. He is able to cover it from A to Z and exemplifies the learnings with real life examples."
SENSE Software
"Expara is a great platform for startups to be involved into. From the start, we all got all the support from the accelerator team, great mentoring opportunities. Demanding and instructive online courses not only helped us learn about perfecting the pitch deck and other formalities, but also gave us top quality throughout knowledge about building a successful startup. Weekly meetings were a great opportunity to meet fellow entrepreneurs, share and listen to other great business ideas. I can highly recommend the online academy!"
Gheorg
"Expara was an amazing opportunity to hear from some of the best in business and meet some of the most talented startup founders in the world. The program covered all aspects of starting and scaling a startup, including financial modelling which is something we really needed at the time. Douglas Abrams and all the people that teach in the program are seriously brilliant. As far as accelerators go this program was exceptional."
Receive an Accelerator Certificate of Completion
All participants who complete the program will receive an unique, numbered Certificate of Completion. This certificate verifies your membership in the Expara Alumni network of more than 10,000 entrepreneurs and investors who have completed one of our programs.
Our proven program helps you accelerate your fundraising without diluting your equity
Other accelerator programs charge cash fees plus equity or warrants; some charge only equity, only Expara charges a single, flat fee, with no hidden equity or options – with the same benefits.
Assuming a $2MM valuation for your start-up and a typical 4% equity take by the accelerator, your actual cost for acceleration can easily be $80K or more.ion.
100% Risk Free
Satisfaction or your money back
You can withdraw from the accelerator program for any reason before the third session and receive a full refund. If you are not satisfied with the program, the first two sessions are on us.
