PUT THE "FUN" BACK IN FUNDRAISING BY KNOWING WHAT TO EXPECT!

Hi Startup CPGers,

Are you struggling with fundraising for your brand? We know raising capital can be daunting—but with the right strategy, you can secure the funding you need to grow.

In CPG Fundraising 101, Ryan Williams, founder of FABID and former CFO of RISE Brewing Co., will break down the essentials of CPG fundraising, helping you navigate the process with confidence. We'll also hear from Aplos' David Fudge, who has recently raised successfully, as well as get the investor perspective from Amanda Amos of Collaborative Fund.

What You'll Learn:

Key funding options for emerging CPG brands
How to prepare your financials to attract investors
Common fundraising pitfalls (and how to avoid them)
Best practices for pitching and securing capital
Take the guesswork out of fundraising and set your brand up for success!

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Where your product is going and fill rate
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Broker performance
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Topics to be covered:

Best practices for assigning GTINs and barcodes in GS1 US Data Hub
Labeling cases and innerpacks
How data pools work and why you need to know about the GDSN
Meeting the requirements of new FDA regulations
2D barcode transition (Sunrise 2027)

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