Over the past year, increasing interest rates, high inflation, and the threat of recession continue to affect the ability to raise funds. In today's episode, host Anne-Marie Henson, Partner, Eastern Canada & SMB Leader at BDO, is joined by Mary Matthews, Partner in BDO's Accounting Advisory Group. Together, they discuss key points of raising funds including the importance of data transactions and forecasting information prepared prior to talking to investors. They then turn to the 2022 Accounting for the Future conversation between Armand Capisciolto, BDO's National Accounting Standards Partner and Accounting Advisory Services Leader and Jeffrey Stanger, President of ITB Solutions, Inc. for their still-relevant insights into what it takes to raise money in today's tough market.

What you'll hear in this episode:

[1:00] An overview of the past year from an investment perspective.

[4:16] Unique characteristics of companies that are successfully raising funds in today's market.

[7:15] Armand Capisciolto introduces Jeffrey Stanger.

[10:05] Navigating early-stage companies through tighter capital markets.

[12:20] Strategies for companies to prepare to showcase what they have to offer.

[17:44] Accessing a larger audience in a tough market.

[20:40] Factors that can negatively impact the market.

[23:08] Jeffrey's advice to companies that are trying to raise money.

Mentioned:

Anne-Marie Henson

Armand Capisciolto

Mary Matthews

Jeffrey Stanger

BDO

Quotes:

"Some of the things I'm actually seeing in some of these capital raising agreements are what I'll call sweetener terms."

"Understanding what the accounting could end up looking like is critical for you as a business owner or CFO."

"Sometimes easy money can lead to long-term failure for companies."

"Companies that raise money in hard times like this need to delve deeper into their industry business model and market."

"During tough times, money can still be raised; it just takes a lot more work and a larger audience."

"Starting in a tougher market just makes things easier in the future."