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How to fund your startup in Europe, feat. Fund F and XISTA Science Ventures

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

Date
Jul 15, 2026
Time
11:30 am - 01:00 pm
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Do you have a startup that needs funding, or are you preparing to raise your first round? Join us for "Startup Funding in Austria," an online workshop where experienced investors and successful founders share practical insights on how startup funding works. Learn how to prepare before approaching investors, make your startup more attractive for funding, and find the right opportunities from angels and venture capital to grants. Get real-world examples, expert tips, and advice on what investors look for, how equity works, and common mistakes to avoid to confidently move forward in your fundraising journey.
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 9,000 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

Annu

Annu Gmeiner

Principal @ Xista Science Ventures

Gernot

Gernot Singer

Founder @ Angel Investor

Lucy

Lucy Izquierdo Greene

VC Investor @ Fund F

Platinum Partners

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