WEBINAR

Fundraising workshop series with Slow Ventures and SVB

Name: Fundraising workshop series with Slow Ventures and SVB
Start: 2025-07-24T14:00:00.0000000Z
End: 2025-07-24T20:00:00.0000000Z

Navigating the current fundraising landscape: Practical tips and investor insights

Recording date: July 24, 2025

Featured speakers

Patrick Johnson

Managing Director, East Coast, Startup Banking, SVB

Yoni Rechtman

Principal, Slow Ventures

Essential strategies for startup funding

Gain practical tips and investor insights for navigating today's challenging fundraising environment. This recap highlights key takeaways from our July 24th workshop with Slow Ventures and SVB, covering essential strategies for pre-seed and seed-stage startups.

Key takeaways

Compelling narratives are crucial: Investors buy into the story and the storyteller as much as the business itself.
Targeted networking trumps generic outreach: Warm introductions and personalized communication are key to securing investor meetings.
Seed extensions are the new normal: The path to Series A is evolving, and founders should plan for potential interim rounds.
Runway is paramount: Aim for 2.5-3 years of runway to weather market fluctuations and achieve key milestones.

Intrigued? Watch the full webinar recording to uncover more actionable insights, including:

Practical tips for building your investor CRM and maximizing engagement.
Learn how to deliver a presentation that resonates and converts.
Current market trends and their impact on early-stage valuations.

At SVB, we're committed to providing founders with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed. This workshop is just one of the ways we're helping startups navigate the fundraising journey and achieve their full potential.

Featured speakers:

Patrick Jonson, Managing Director, East Coast, Startup Banking, SVB
Yoni Rechtman, Principal, Slow Ventures

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