SSM MODERATES "HOW TO RAISE CAPITAL IN 2024" AT BRIDGE BANK

Venture capital firms are increasingly selective and demanding when it comes to financing, especially with regard to first financings by early stage startups.  On October 30, SSM moderated "What VCs Want: How to Raise Capital in 2024" ​for Bridge Bank, where panelists answered questions such as:

• When does it make sense to start approaching venture capital firms for investment?
• What does it take for a startup to raise its first priced round these days?  
• What are early stage VCs investing in today?
• What kind of business and financial metrics should a founder have in place before approaching venture firms for a priced round raise, whether Series Seed or Series A/B?
• What do venture capitalists predict about the venture market for the remainder of 2024?
• How to extend your financial runway after a venture raise?  Why do companies raise venture debt after a venture round?

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Moderator and Speakers included:

• Lindsey S. Mignano, SSM (Moderator)
• Pramod Gosavi, Blumberg Capital
• Josh Constine, SignalFire
• Keshia Theobald-van Gent, BDev Ventures
• Shayna Modarresi, Bridge Bank
• ​Wade Maleck, CLA