Course

How to Announce Your Startup's Funding

Turn your funding announcement into a tool for boosting awareness, building trust, and driving growth.

Bianca Zwart, Chief of Staff at bunq & PR Strategist, presents an expert course on Funding Announcements.
10 videos
5+ hours
Official certificate
Course

How to Announce Your Startup's Funding

Turn your funding announcement into a tool for boosting awareness, building trust, and driving growth.

Bianca Zwart, Chief of Staff at bunq & PR Strategist, presents an expert course on Funding Announcements.
10 videos
5+ hours
Official certificate
Course

How to Announce Your Startup's Funding

Turn your funding announcement into a tool for boosting awareness, building trust, and driving growth.

Bianca Zwart, Chief of Staff at bunq & PR Strategist, presents an expert course on Funding Announcements.
10 videos
5+ hours
Official certificate

What you'll learn

Why announcing your startup’s funding round builds trust

How to showcase your brand's growth strategy and build credibility

How to draft a press release for funding announcements and M&As

Why timing is important in funding announcements and how to plan yours

Course content

Learn how to use your funding announcement to increase your brand awareness, inspire greater trust, and grow your startup even faster.

Lesson 1

How to prepare for your announcement

Lesson 2

Pitching made simple

Lesson 3

Keeping momentum after your announcement

Lesson 4

Merger & acquisition announcements

Lesson 5

Examples & practical tips

Final test

Exam

Earn your official certicifate

Showcase your achievement on LinkedIn, your CV, or in a performance review, and share it with your network on social media

About the instructor

Bianca Zwart

Bianca Zwart

Chief of Staff

Bianca has a wealth of experience in the PR industry. As founder of the PR agency Black & White Communications, she has worked for some of Europe's fastest-growing companies. As an entrepreneur herself, Bianca appreciates the unique needs of startup PR. She is currently Chief of Staff for bunq where she combines her strategic vision and creative operational vision to help driving bunq’s effort to radically change the banking industry.

Niels Koning, CEO at Secret View

"We knew we needed to do PR. We just didn’t know how. PR.co helped us land major national coverage for our last investment round."

Niek Koning

- CEO @ Secret View

Course Bundle

Want more than one? Save with this bundle:

An introduction to PR

How to launch in the press

Announce your startup's funding

Media training

Crisis communications

PR Course collection by PR.co
5 courses
50+ videos
40+ hours
Beginner to expert level

Frequently asked questions

What types of PR courses does PR.co offer?

PR.co offers a wide range of PR training, including expert-led workshops, on-demand courses, and one-on-one consultations. Our courses cover everything from crisis communications to media training, and much more. Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your skills, we’ve got something for every level.


Do you offer communications consulting too?

You betcha! We offer different workshops with experienced PR pros to help you and your team solidify your PR strategy and land the results you need. From building a bespoke PR strategy, to a crisis audit, we can help your team get on the right track to success. Learn more about our services here.

Will my team get certified?

Yes. Each of our courses are certified, helping you and your team earn Continual Professional Development credits and stand out from the crowd as certified PR pros.

Can I do these courses at my own pace?

We know your team is quite busy. That’s why at Pioneer Academy we encourage you to study stress-free. There are no deadlines or added pressure in our courses. You can complete each one in your own timeframe. 

What’s included in my subscription?

With our monthly subscription to Pioneer Academy, you get:

  • Access to all online courses

  • Certificates that you can add to your LinkedIn profile

  • Access to invite-only webinars and events

  • Playbooks, resources, and guides

  • Partner perks

  • Premium support

Frequently asked questions

What types of PR courses does PR.co offer?

PR.co offers a wide range of PR training, including expert-led workshops, on-demand courses, and one-on-one consultations. Our courses cover everything from crisis communications to media training, and much more. Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your skills, we’ve got something for every level.


Do you offer communications consulting too?

You betcha! We offer different workshops with experienced PR pros to help you and your team solidify your PR strategy and land the results you need. From building a bespoke PR strategy, to a crisis audit, we can help your team get on the right track to success. Learn more about our services here.

Will my team get certified?

Yes. Each of our courses are certified, helping you and your team earn Continual Professional Development credits and stand out from the crowd as certified PR pros.

Can I do these courses at my own pace?

We know your team is quite busy. That’s why at Pioneer Academy we encourage you to study stress-free. There are no deadlines or added pressure in our courses. You can complete each one in your own timeframe. 

What’s included in my subscription?

With our monthly subscription to Pioneer Academy, you get:

  • Access to all online courses

  • Certificates that you can add to your LinkedIn profile

  • Access to invite-only webinars and events

  • Playbooks, resources, and guides

  • Partner perks

  • Premium support