Online Event

How to Raise VC Funding in Nordics w/ Luminar Ventures

Learn the most effective tactics to raise your first round of funding.

Date
Mar 18, 2026
Time
08:00 am - 09:00 am
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Are you preparing to raise venture capital for your startup? Join this online session with Luminar VC to learn how early stage fundraising works in the Nordic ecosystem. We will cover how founders should prepare before approaching investors, what VCs look for in startups, and how to position your company for a successful raise. You will also gain practical insights on equity, common fundraising mistakes, and how to navigate angels, VCs, and other funding opportunities in the Nordics. Perfect for founders planning their first funding round.
What You'll Learn:

  • The key metrics and prerequisites for raising startup funding
  • How to make yourself more attractive to investors
  • Proven methods to approach and connect with investors
  • The most effective ways to source funding from angels, VCs, grants, or loans
  • Common pitfalls founders face during fundraising (and how to avoid them)

Who Should Attend:

  • Founders preparing to raise their first round of startup funding
  • Entrepreneurs seeking to understand how investors evaluate opportunities
  • Aspiring founders exploring different funding paths
  • Anyone interested in learning about the local startup funding ecosystem

Additional Resources:

Explore other Startup Events, learn more about How to Raise the First Round of Funding and Funding Benchmarks and Milestones, or visit our Insights Blog for more startup tips.

About Founder Institute:

The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 8,900 entrepreneurs raise over $2BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across over 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.

Speakers

Louise

Louise Hagen

Partner @ Luminar Ventures

Naimul

Naimul Abd

CEO @ Connect Öst & SweBAN - Swedish Business Angel Networks

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