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Building & Funding Startups in the AI Age: What Investors Actually Look For

Learn how to build your startup and raise funding in the AI Age.

Date
Mar 25, 2026
Time
05:00 am - 06:00 am
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AI is transforming how startups are built and how investors evaluate opportunities. Join Founder Institute Nordics for a fireside chat to explore how the AI era is reshaping startup building and early stage fundraising. Learn what investors look for today, how founders can position themselves for funding, and what has changed in angel investing and venture capital as AI accelerates innovation. Ask questions and gain practical insights directly from the investor perspective.
What You'll Learn:

  • How the AI wave is changing startup opportunities and investment strategies
  • What investors actually look for in early stage startups today
  • The key metrics, signals, and traction founders need before fundraising
  • How to approach angels and venture capital investors effectively
  • How founders can stand out in an increasingly competitive funding environment
  • Common fundraising mistakes founders make and how to avoid them

Who Should Attend:

  • Early stage founders preparing to raise their first round
  • Entrepreneurs building or exploring AI driven startups
  • Startup teams looking to understand how investors evaluate opportunities
  • Aspiring founders exploring different paths to startup funding
  • Anyone interested in the startup and venture capital 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

Per

Per Björklund

Partner @ Further Than Capital l Angel Investor

Naimul

Naimul Abd

CEO @ Connect Öst & SweBAN - Swedish Business Angel Networks

Platinum Partners

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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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