Learn the Fundamentals of Capital Raising
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Thesis Driven’s programs have helped hundreds learn the fundamentals of real estate
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Fundamentals of Capital Raising” by Thesis Driven has set a new standard for those looking to improve their skillset across the capital stack. Their approach demystifies the alternative investment ecosystem, and is highly recommended!
I’ve completely overhauled my fundraising strategy. Now I can see clearly how to 2-4x this round and simultaneously prepare for the next one.
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Your Instructors
Our instructors bring over 30 years of experience in real estate capital raising and entrepreneurship.
Brad Hargreaves
Brad Hargreaves is a writer and repeat founder of brick-and-mortar businesses. He previously started General Assembly, a global school for technology and design, and Common, the largest US operator of coliving and micro-apartments. Brad currently writes Thesis Driven, a newsletter covering real estate and innovation in the built world.
Brad’s expertise
Operations
Real Estate Finance
Venture Capital
Paul Stanton
Paul Stanton has spent over 15 years in commercial real estate in acquisitions, asset management and leasing, and as a proptech founder. Paul currently runs PTB, an investment banking boutique that services innovative real estate sponsors and technology companies.
Paul’s expertise:
Asset Management
Deal Structuring
Real Estate Finance
Paul Stanton
Paul Stanton has spent over 15 years in commercial real estate in acquisitions, asset management and leasing, and as a proptech founder. Paul currently runs PTB, an investment banking boutique that services innovative real estate sponsors and technology companies.
Paul’s expertise:
Asset Management
Deal Structuring
Real Estate Finance
This was a collection of engaging and collaborative sessions on how to launch, and structure, a venture into the real estate world. This course could be applied for the individual who wants greater personal real estate exposure or for the real estate professional looking to build a portfolio and business. Paul and Brad put on a great class with an even better collection of participants.
– Mac T, MBA Student, Carnegie Mellon
Why We’re Offering This Course
This course provides emerging real estate sponsors and entrepreneurs with the skills they need to succeed in their fundraising journeys
Accessing Investors
Often, the people who join real estate technology and services companies bring a wealth of experience from other industries. But they don’t always know the real estate industry.
Skills and Knowledge
This course is designed to get those people up to speed – and quickly – with an understanding of the fundamentals of the real estate industry including key roles, players, and trends.
Designed for All Levels
This program is designed for employees of companies in CRE sectors, including office, multifamily, retail, and hospitality.
The Curriculum
Fundamentals of Capital Raising helps students understand the investor landscape and craft strategies for reaching – and closing – the right types of investors for their business
Investor Types
Breaking down high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), family offices and institutional investors and how they think about real estate investing
Closing the Deal
Negotiating and competing term sheets to get the best terms while planning for future capital raises
Sourcing Debt
Sourcing and pitching lenders, and using debt term sheets to validate your financial model for investors
Investor Lists & Outreach
Customizing an investor list and outreach plan that best fit the project, and strategically phasing the process to maximize interest
Picking the Right Investment Vehicle
Designing the right fee structure and legal framework for different project types and investor targets
Marketing Materials & Storytelling
Highlighting key financial metrics in your model and bringing them to life through marketing materials and pitches
Course Program
Fundamentals of Capital Raising is divided into eight chapters with individual & group exercises
Our Advisory Committee
We didn’t do this alone. Thesis Driven’s courses were shaped and advised by executives who have worked at top real estate and proptech companies including:
The two-day Thesis Driven course was fantastic. I learned a lot about commercial real estate deals. I was able to prepare a solid budget and proposal for my property owner client with more confidence after the course.
– Alicia C, Larstones
Price & Logistics
Fundamentals of Capital Raising takes place live in New York City
Online
Fundamentals of Capital Raising
The online version of Fundamentals of Capital Raising is a five week bootcamp with weekly live interactive sessions.
Next cohort starts June 9th, 2025
1:00PM Eastern time on Friday
In Person
Fundamentals of Capital Raising New York
The course is a two-day bootcamp. It will run from 1pm to 6pm and will wrap up with a reception on the second day at 6pm.
Industrious 3WTC, 3 World Trade Center, 38th Floor 175 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10007
Next cohort starts June 30th, 2025
1:00PM Eastern time on Friday
