Capital strategy, financial modelling, fundraising
BONUS: Each participant gets their own IndusBoard COIN (worth ₹2,199) to take home, after the training–so they can develop more such exciting projects.
Participants who choose not to receive the IndusBoard COIN included with this workshop may opt for a ₹1,000 (33%) discount on the workshop fee.
Date: 14th MAY, 2026 | Duration: 6 Hours including 30 minutes
break (11 am to 5 pm)
VENUE: KTPO, Whitefield | Bengaluru, India | TIMINGS: 10 am to 6 pm
₹9,999
(In addition to the above, more time may be allocated by instructors for participants who want to do a detailed study and Q&A)
ChromoSoul Ventures
Masterclass Overview & Structure
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Raising capital is often misunderstood as a pitch exercise. In reality, it is the outcome of strategic clarity, financial discipline, and business model integrity.
This masterclass equips founders and MSMEs with the structured thinking required to design capital strategies, build meaningful financial models, and approach fundraising with clarity and credibility.
Core Transformation
- From: Fragmented understanding of fundraising, weak financial visibility, and reactive capital decisions
- To: Structured capital strategy, clear financial thinking, and informed, investor-ready positioning
Who Should Attend
- Startup founders (MVP to scaling stage)
- MSME owners seeking growth capital
- Founders preparing for fundraising (seed to growth stages)
Key Learning Outcomes
By the end of this masterclass, participants will:
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Understand how capital strategy aligns with business models and growth stages
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Gain clarity on how investors evaluate businesses beyond the pitch
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Learn the structure and logic of practical financial modelling
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Identify capital gaps, funding needs, and timing strategies
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Develop a clear approach to fundraising readiness
Key Concepts & Frameworks Covered
Capital Strategy Framework (Stage vs Need vs Source)
Business–Financial Model Alignment
Unit Economics & Value Drivers
Financial Modelling Logic (Revenue, Cost, Cash Flow)
Investor Lens & Evaluation Framework
Session Structure (6 Hours)
Part 1: Capital Reality & Founder Misconceptions (60 mins)
How capital actually flows in markets
Common mistakes founders make
Myths around fundraising
Part 2: Designing Capital Strategy (90 mins)
Types of capital (equity, debt, hybrid)
Stage-wise capital planning
Aligning capital with business model
Part 3: Financial Modelling Fundamentals (120 mins)
Understanding revenue models
Cost structures and margins
Cash flow thinking
Building financial logic (not just spreadsheets)
Part 4: Investor Perspective & Fundraising Readiness (90 mins)
How investors think and evaluate
What makes a business fundable
Preparing for fundraising conversations
Part 5: Synthesis & Strategic Takeaways (60 mins)
Connecting capital, financials, and strategy
Defining next steps
Avoiding common long-term mistakes
8. Faculty Structure
Program Director: ChromoSoul Ventures
Lead Instructor: Operator with capital/fundraising experience
Co-Faculty: Investor / Financial expert
Execution Design & Outcomes
Learning Methodology
This masterclass follows the ChromoSoul Masterclass Framework (v1.5):
Deconstruct Reality
How capital and fundraising actually workIntroduce Frameworks
Structured financial and capital thinkingContextual Application
Participants map concepts to their venturesSelective Pressure Testing
Real-world examples and investor perspectives
Participant Engagement Model
Structured interaction every 10–15 minutes
Selective participant inputs (controlled)
Case-based explanations
No individualized consulting loops
Participant Outputs
Participants will:
Reframe their capital strategy and funding approach
Understand how to structure basic financial models
Identify:
Capital requirements
Funding gaps
Readiness level
Capstone Output (for Certification)
Participants will submit a:
Structured Capital & Financial Strategy Note, including:
Business–capital alignment
High-level financial logic
Funding roadmap
Tools & Materials
Financial modelling templates (simplified)
Capital strategy frameworks
Case references
Workbook for structured thinking
Certification Requirement
Full participation
Submission of the capstone strategy note
Success Indicators (Session-Level)
Participant understanding of capital fundamentals
Ability to connect financials with business strategy
Quality of questions and engagement
Feedback on clarity and applicability
Signature Differentiation
This masterclass is defined by:
Operator + investor combined perspective
Real-world financial and capital clarity
Focus on thinking, not just tools
No pitch-deck theatrics or superficial advice
- This masterclass enables founders and MSMEs to move beyond superficial fundraising narratives and build credible, structured, and investor-aligned capital strategies grounded in real business fundamentals.
What will be the setup at the workshop?
- Participants will be divided into teams of 4–5 members
- Each team will receive a complete hardware kit (sensors, MCUs, prototyping materials)
- Source code and CAD templates will be provided to speed up development
- Step-by-step guidance from instructors with hands-on implementation
After attending this workshop, you will be able to:
- Design and build multi-stage rockets
- Integrate landing systems and satellite payloads into small rockets
- Simulate rocket performance
- Develop smart rockets for collecting environmental data at different atmospheric layers
- Implement PID stabilization for rockets
- Build wireless communication and control systems