We prepare pre-seed founders to raise and deploy capital
Your confidence will soar and doors will open
They’re Called “Sharks” for a Reason
Before you jump into the water to raise your first round of capital, you’ll want to be ready for what’s awaiting you.
That’s why we created Zane Access pre-seed platform.
Pictured here is Kristen Dunning, founder of Gently Soap, Cohort #3 Alum
Zane Access provides early stage founders the education and mentoring they need to navigate the challenging process of raising capital.
Watch the Shark Tank video with Zane Access founders of Young King Haircare, Cohort #1 Alum
Accelerate Your Success
100
Companies Graduated
$18m
Raised Post Graduation
$14m
In Revenue
60+
Jobs Hired
Be Ready for Capital
Zane Access founders have raised capital from top tier firms including:
Be Ready for Success
Although a core focus of the Zane Access platform is “Capital Readiness”, our primary objective is to prepare our founders to succeed on the road ahead.
We do this through:
Active learning and collaboration covering “startup essentials”
Support from the expansive Zane network
Customer and partner introductions
Mentoring by experts across many domains
Investor introductions
Access to vetted resources
With the power of the Zane Accelerator and Zane Capital, SkillCycle has been able to provide ongoing learning to mid markets, enterprise, non profits, and online universities. Through our partnership with Zane, we are proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish through Shila’s empowerment, endurance and education.
8-Week Platform Curriculum
Founders need more than money to bring their ideas to fruition.
Capital Mindset + Strategic Planning
GTM and Sales Strategy + Intro to Partnership & Pilot Design
Understanding Investors + VCs + Investor Data Room Foundations
Capital Structures + Term Sheets + Non-Dilutive Capital Strategy
Business Models + Market Sizing
Due Diligence + Fundraising Tools
Storytelling and Deck Crafting
Demo Day + Investor Matching + Post-Program Support