Startup fundraising is intense, time-consuming, and often disruptive—particularly in the NewSpace sector, where founders must balance technical development, policy considerations, and investor expectations. Without preparation, fundraising efforts can slow operations and create internal misalignment.
This two-week intensive course places participants in team-based startup scenarios and provides a practical framework for building an investor-ready data room in the context of a fundraising roadshow. Through hands-on work, participants learn how to structure information, make strategic trade-offs, and align business, policy, and operational narratives under real-world constraints.
3 ECTS
Laptop required
Master’s Pathway: Credits earned in this course may be applied toward the ISU MSS or MSc program, with possible tuition reduction, upon successful completion and admission.
Program Summary
Weekdays 9:00–17:30 | ~50% hands-on
Week 1 — NewSpace Ecosystem & Fundraising Foundations
The first week introduces the structural and strategic elements of the NewSpace ecosystem. Participants explore how policy, regulation, and market dynamics shape space ventures, while laying the groundwork for a coherent fundraising strategy.
Key themes include:
Overview of the NewSpace ecosystem and policy environment
Investor expectations and fundraising workflows
Product–market fit and MVP definition
Business model development and value proposition design
Team structure, governance, and role allocation
Week 2 — Data Room Development & Pitch Execution
The second week focuses on execution. Participants build and refine a complete data room while navigating real-world constraints related to time, prioritization, and organizational alignment.
Key themes include:
Structuring an investor-ready data room
Financial narratives and operational assumptions
Strategic decision-making under pressure
Pitch development, rehearsal, and refinement
Final team pitches to an ISU staff and alumni panel
