Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Raising Capital in a Difficult Market

Raising capital is a challenge for any early-stage growth company in any economic climate. Raising it in an environment of rising interest rates, banking uncertainty, and recession fears only serves to make the challenge all the more daunting. Recent data from Carta shows that the total capital raised across all private investment stages fell by 80% in Q1 2023 as compared to 2021 and Seed and Series A Valuations dropped by 13.67% and 17.07% respectively.


But many early and growth-stage companies still continue to need outside capital to grow and scale. So, if you need to raise capital, how best to navigate the current environment? A couple of thoughts...

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In the News

Join us in welcoming:

Quest Power International to our Downtown Incubator! Learn more about its expertise in project management, product procurement, installation and maintenance by clicking here.

In the News

Lake County to get new UCF Business Incubator-Eustis in August

Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship Orlando chapter to launch this month


Eustis Enters Partnership with UCF for Business Incubator


National Meeting Charity Turns to LOOLA for Key Event


SmartX Technology wins top prize in the global RFID Journal Awards


UCF Business Incubation Program Congratulates its Fire Award Winners


Disinfectant startup Kismet Technologies debuts new manufacturing facility near Orlando airport


Introducing Orlando Inno's 2023 Fire Awards winners


UCF Business Incubation Program Brings on New Executive


Create and submit a 30 second commercial by May 14th for the chance to win 30 Days of Social Media marketing from the NEC


Capacitech Energy landed a $1-million grant from the National Science Foundation


Timeplast, working to eliminate traditional plastic products, raised more than $1 million through the crowdfunding platform StartEngine


UCFBIP is seeking mentors for its 2023 Spring/Summer Mentorship Cohort Program


Studio Calathea Rebrands as LOOLA


UCF Business Incubation Program Congratulates FlowIntell


UCF Business Incubation Program Congratulates Tonya Oxford, CEO, Global Technology Integrators


2023 Innovators to Watch: Christina Drake, Founder of Kismet Technologies


Volusia County Business Incubator Launches WoW Fridays

Upcoming Events

May

24

CONNECTIONS 2.0

The National Entrepreneur Center's 20th Anniversary calls for a special celebration that you won't want to miss! Get ready for a unique event experience using a smart networking app (Brella), chat with a business coach about your business at BizRX, and enter an amateur commercial competition. Once you've registered for your tickets, you will receive instructions on creating your profile for the networking app.


May

26

WOW Fridays Presents: Military Entrepreneur Talks

What a great way to celebrate Memorial Day week by listening to our local Military entrepreneurs. Learn how local Veterans have applied the military discipline to start and scale a business. 


May

31

One Million Cups

1MC takes place every Wednesday morning at our Orlando Incubator.

Sign up to talk about your business and share your accomplishments with the community!


June

07

Business Ethics 2023

On the first Wednesday of every month, we will explore how Stoicism can help in setting business goals and managing growth. This course is focused on Applying Ethics to Technology. This series is designed for business CEOs, managers, and entrepreneurs in Central Florida. The goal is to focus on stoic leadership.


June

08

2023 Fast 50 and Fire Awards

Fast 50 Awards: Join Orlando Business Journal as we honor 50 of Central Florida’s Fastest-Growing Companies, ranked by percentage of revenue growth from 2020-2022. All honorees are privately-held companies in Orange, Seminole, Osceola or Lake counties. Fire Awards: Inno on Fire is our annual celebration of the innovators, big and small, people and organizations throughout the Central Florida. Inno on Fire is designed to showcase those who are making the biggest impact on our local ecosystem.


June

08

2023 Aerospace + EmergingTech Forum

Space Florida and the Florida Venture Forum, Florida’s largest statewide support organization for investors and entrepreneurs, are pleased to announce the 2023 Aerospace + EmergingTech Forum. Four finalists will share $100,000 in prize money provided by Space Florida!


June

15

PS27 Black Founders Forum Presented by JPMorgan Chase & Co

Apply now to participate in the Entrepreneur Showcase. Five companies will be selected to pitch. One winner will be eligible to receive a 250,000* investment.


June

22

tenX Tech Wall Street Takeover

The Metacenter and the Orlando Tech Community proudly invites you to join a night of showcasing some of the amazing tech innovations our great city has to offer! Meet the community leaders responsible for spearheading the cutting-edge tech scene of central Florida. Featuring Black Orlando Tech, Orlando Devs, Orlando Innovation League and Central Florida Tech Grove. This tenX tech event is open to all interested in the exciting innovations coming to Orlando. You will not want to miss the big announcements we will be sharing and partnerships with the region's brightest tech organizations.

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