Online Event
Investor Outreach 101 for Startups w/ OpenVC
Investor Outreach 101 for Startups w/ OpenVC
Date
Feb 17, 2026
Time
07:00 am - 08:00 am
Address
Online Event
If you are currently raising funding for your startup, or are looking to raise funding in the future, then join this online fireside chat on raising funding w/ Stéphane Nasser, Co-Founder of OpenVC - moderated by Naimul Abd, CEO of Connect Öst, CEO of SweBAN and Regional Director Nordics for the Founder Institute. Learn how startup funding works, how VCs evaluate pitches, the types of founders VCs are looking for, and more. Bring your questions for Steph and Naimul!
What You'll Learn:
- When are you ready as a startup to raise venture capital.
- How to reach out to VCs - what homework is needed from you as a founder.
- What are VCs looking for in a pitch.
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.
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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 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
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