You’ve got a great idea. Maybe even a great business. But is it investable?
Whether you’re dreaming of your first angel cheque, pitching to venture capitalists, or positioning for private equity – investors aren’t just backing products. They’re backing potential. And they’re looking for very specific signals before they write that cheque.
In this sharp, no-fluff 30-minute webinar, Dante St James breaks down what actually makes a company investable – from the characteristics that catch an angel investor’s eye to the metrics and structures that VCs and private equity firms demand.
You’ll walk away understanding:
How investors at every stage think about risk, return, and opportunity.
What separates a “nice business” from an investable one.
The key signals — from team composition to market size to traction – that move you from “interesting” to “funded.”
Common blind spots that kill investor confidence before you even get to the pitch.
This webinar is for you if you’re:
A founder or aspiring founder thinking about raising capital.
A business owner curious about what investment-readiness actually looks like.
An entrepreneur wanting to understand the investor mindset – even if you’re not raising right now.
No jargon overload. No textbook theory. Just a clear-eyed look at what makes investors lean in – and what makes them pass.
About your host
Dante St James is the Entrepreneur in Residence at Darwin Innovation Hub and one of only five Meta-contracted Lead Trainers in Australia and New Zealand. He works with founders, small businesses, and organisations across Australia to build real capability in digital marketing, AI literacy, and entrepreneurship.
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