ATDC is looking for a great group of young, early stage companies who can benefit from our fundraising bootcamp program, CapVenture. CapVenture’s focus is on helping companies to improve their fundraising preparation and odds of success (33% of 2007 participants raised money).  CapVenture helps entrepreneurs sharpen their strategy, raise their profile and significantly accelerate their network to reach investors.  The program is taught by ATDC’s staff but really shines because of all-star set of volunteer serial entrepreneur coaches who are dedicated to support two companies each throughout the program.

The seven week program meets weekly starting August 19th and finishing October 7th with a forum co-hosted by Atlanta Technology Angels.  The best CapVenture companies will also have the opportunity to join ATDC in our participation in Venture Atlanta on October 15th.  All applicants to CapVenture will be invited to an investor panel to be held on August 19th.

The deadline of July 15th is rapidly approaching.  You can apply here.

Todd Merrill of Global Crypto and I recently went on the StartupLounge to talk a bit about CapVenture.  It is a good listen.

And for the record the only shoes I have ever polished are my own and I don’t smoke pot.