Capital Architecture for Founders

About Event

Beyond Fundraising: Designing Your Capital Strategy from First Rupee to Scale Building a startup is not just about raising capital. It is about structuring capital correctly across stages. Most founders approach funding as a one-time event, usually equity. But in reality, capital comes in multiple forms: grants, startup loans, working capital, venture debt, and equity, each solving a different problem. The challenge is not access to capital. The challenge is knowing what to use, when, and why. This Studio Connect session by SRF Capital Studio focuses on “Capital Architecture” helping founders understand how to design a structured capital journey instead of reacting to funding needs. Experts from a noted incubator, a technology-focused VC, a venture debt firm, and a bank will be part of the panel. Guest Speakers Richard Pinto - Principal, 3one4 Capital Jacob Poulose - Director, Social Alpha Susmita Ghosh - AVP, NSRCEL

What We’ll Cover • Capital Landscape Breakdown – Grants, debt, banking capital, venture debt, and equity • Capital by Stage – What type of capital fits idea, MVP, revenue, and scale stages • Debt vs Equity Decisions – When to use each and common mistakes founders make • Capital Strategy & Financial Readiness – How clarity in financials impacts funding outcomes • Avoiding Dilution & Cash Flow Mistakes – Structuring capital for long-term sustainability

Why This Matters Most founders don’t fail because capital is unavailable. They fail because they don’t structure it correctly. After this session, founders will: • Understand the full capital landscape • Know what capital fits their stage • Avoid premature dilution • Build a structured funding strategy

Who Should Attend • Early-stage founders (idea / pre-revenue) exploring grants & accelerators • Founders with early revenue looking at loans, working capital, or debt • Growth-stage founders structuring venture debt vs equity • Startup operators interested in financial strategy and capital planning Whether you are just starting or scaling, this session will change how you think about capital.

Session Format • Opening: Rethinking how founders approach capital • Capital Landscape & Framework • Panel Discussion with ecosystem experts • Founder Playbook & Practical Takeaways • Open Q&A

This is not a fundraising session. This is a capital thinking session.

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