Cracking the Code:
Mastering Strategic Negotiations

Phase 1 of 13

The Early Doubts

You are negotiating with a leading investment firm to secure $7 million in funding for your innovative AI-powered platform. The stakes are high. Beyond securing funding, you must navigate challenges around valuation, competition, strategic control, and long-term partnerships. This simulation will immerse you in the complexities of negotiation, with 13 dynamic phases that reflect real-life scenarios. Your decisions will impact the deal structure, your company's future, and your reputation as a leader.

Scenario

The investors open the meeting with a probing question: "Your platform is innovative, but why haven't you secured funding from other investors, friends and family, or traditional financing options like a bank loan?"

Decision Point

Your performance across all phases determines the simulation's result. Success metrics include funding secured, terms negotiated, and relationships built.