Straight Talk on Raising Your Seed Round & Capital Strategy

Learn how to raise a seed round from VCs and how to think about capital strategy. Join Fenwick counsel Jonathan Sagot and his fellow panelists on February 27.

Speakers:

• Caitlin Strandberg, Principal, Lerer Hippeau
• David Goldberg, General Partner, Corigin Ventures
• Geri Kirilova, Principal, Laconia Capital Partners
• Jonathan Sagot, Counsel, Fenwick & West

Topics:

• What is the “seed gradient?”

• What do VCs look for at the seed/pre-seed stage?

• How do I decide between preferred equity vs. notes vs. SAFEs?

• How should I think about capital structure strategy?

• What is the impact of layered notes/SAFEs on my cap table?

• And more...

Agenda:

• 6pm to 6:30pm Registration & networking with food and wine
• 6:30pm to 7:45pm Panel discussion and Q&A
• 7:45pm to 8:30pm Networking with food and wine