2-Day Workshop on “Capital and Finance Management for Startups”

Date: 18th- 19th Mar. 2025.

Event Venue/Time: Sant Baba Bhag Singh University, Jalandhar (PB)

Organizing Unit/Agency: Department of Management, UICM (University Institute of Commerce and Management) under the aegis of IQAC and IIC Sant Baba Bhag Singh University.

Students participated: 68

No. of faculty members participated: 07

Activity Report

Activity Report: Capital and Finance Management for Startups

Introduction to the Event

From initial seed funding to scaling operations, effective capital and finance management plays a crucial role in navigating uncertainties, fueling innovation, and achieving sustainable growth. This activity focused on strategies and practices that help startups attract investment, allocate resources wisely, optimize cash flow, and build a strong financial foundation capable of withstanding challenges and seizing opportunities.

Objectives of the Event

The activity aimed to empower participants to strategically acquire capital from multiple sources, including angel investors, venture capitalists, crowdfunding platforms, and traditional loans. Emphasis was placed on the importance of financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.

Key objectives included improving financial literacy, enabling informed decision-making regarding investments, cash flow management, cost optimization, and risk mitigation. The event also promoted financial accountability and transparency, helping build trust with investors and ensuring long-term sustainability of startup ventures.

Detailed Report of Event

The event began with a warm welcome from the host. On Day 1, the resource person Mr. Lakash Luthar (CEO and Founder of PENNEP) opened the workshop by redefining concepts of capital and presenting essential practices of working capital management and modern capital structures.

He highlighted major startup funding schemes such as Bootstrapping, Angel Investors, Venture Capital, Crowdfunding, and Debt Financing. The session also covered key aspects including identifying multiple capital sources, financial modeling, budgeting, and cash flow management.

On Day 2, expert speakers provided valuable insights on startup valuation and investor relations. An interactive workshop followed, allowing participants to apply the concepts learned in real-world scenarios. The activity strengthened financial literacy and encouraged informed decision-making and responsible financial behavior.

With strong participant engagement, the program simplified complex financial concepts and offered practical strategies for sustainable growth and efficient resource allocation. The positive feedback highlighted the relevance and necessity of such financial education for emerging entrepreneurs.

Conclusion

The high engagement and encouraging responses from attendees emphasized the importance of focused financial education within the evolving startup ecosystem. This initiative successfully equipped young innovators with essential knowledge and confidence to secure capital and manage it responsibly, ensuring long-term sustainability and growth of their ventures.