May 23 (Thur)| 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM CEST I Registration link
[∎ Investment] [All Stages]

A first-principles view of Venture Capital with practical advice for founders on how it could translate into a successful raise from VC investors. 

Main topics:

The one thing VCs care about (whether they know it or don't)
Relationship between a startup's J-curve and what type of round it should raise.
Categorizing VC investors across multiple dimensions and how to select the right mix
Pacing financing rounds and managing dilution
Basics of valuation and why it may seem inconsistent
The relationship between valuations and financing terms
The lifecycle of a fundraise from the point of view of a VC investor.
Common misconceptions around fundraising

Speaker profile:

Waleed Al Ballaa, General Partner at Sukna Ventures (LinkedIn)