Investor × Founder Roundtable: Building companies that take longer, and still win capital.
A private roundtable for life sciences, deep tech, and regulated innovation founders + investors who understand timelines, not hype.
Some of the most valuable companies take longer to build—because they’re IP-heavy, regulated, or science-led. The problem is: many capital conversations still default to SaaS pacing.
This roundtable is for founders building on a longer capital clock (life sciences, deep tech, regulated tech) and investors who actually underwrite timelines—not just momentum.
Expect a small, curated room.
Who it’s for:
Founders building in:
Life sciences biotech / medtech healthtech
Deep tech / advanced engineering
Regulated innovation (clinical, compliance-led, safety-critical)
Investors who:
Understand R&D and regulatory pathways
Back defensibility (IP, data, approvals, distribution moats)
Fund conviction, not hype cycles
Discussion Anchors (not an agenda, but framing prompts)
What investors actually need to see at pre-seed/seed for long-cycle companies
How to frame milestones: scientific, regulatory, and commercial
Common mistakes in capital strategy for IP-heavy ventures
How to build credibility fast: validation, KOLs, pilots, evidence, partnerships
Structuring capital: grants, strategic partners, venture, non-dilutive, hybrids
Format:
Curated roundtable discussion (not panels)
12–15 seats max
Practical + direct (bring numbers if you’re comfortable)
Light refreshments
Expert Facilitators:
TBC
🔒 Limited seats. RSVP required. Approval only.
Dress code: business casual
FAQ / House rules:
Chatham House Rule: what’s shared in the room stays in the room.
No pitching the room: intros are fine; hard selling isn’t.
Respect time + signal: come prepared to contribute, not just extract.
📸 Photography
By attending, you consent to being photographed and filmed for promotional use. If you'd prefer not to have your photos used or details shared, please let us know, and we’ll respect your preferences.
We look forward to seeing you at the session.
🚪Respect the Room
At sclr labs, we run on respect, for our speakers, for the founders who show up on time, and for the momentum we’re building in the room.
When we say doors close at the start of the formal session, we mean it. Late arrivals miss context, break flow, and dilute energy. So plan ahead. Show up on time.