Raising a pre-seed in 2026 w/ Kate McAndrew: Female Founders

​​Join us for an exclusive virtual session with Kate McAndrew, a GP at Baukunst, on "Raising Your Pre-Seed in 2026".

This session is specifically tailored for potential female founders, from those still at the idea stage to those already building their startups, aiming to navigate the evolving world of pre-seed fundraising in the 2026 market.

We’ll dive into what investors are looking for today, the nuances, challenges, and opportunities of today's market, how to effectively pitch your ideas, and navigating pre-seed fundraising pitfalls.

​​We'll specifically discuss:

• ​​What outcomes Venture Capitalists look out for at pre-seed

• ​​Pre-seed round definitions & data

• ​​Fundraising strategies and actionable advice

​​The goal is to give you information & tips that'll put you in the best position to secure your startup's first $500k-$2M funding in today's market.

We'll have ample Q&A time where you can ask questions that relate to your venture and receive insights from an experienced investor.

This would be a fit for you if you're a(n):
- Experienced operator who is thinking about starting something
- Female founder seeking pre-seed capital
- Woman interested in early-stage fundraising dynamics

​​​About Kate McAndrew

Kate has over a decade of experience as a venture capitalist leading pre-seed rounds. In 2022, she co-founded Baukunst, a collective of creative technologists advancing the art of building companies at the frontiers of technology and design, leading pre-seed rounds from their inaugural $100M Fund.
She is particularly excited about, and has a deep track record of, investing in female founders and BIPOC founders pre-traction.

​Sponsored by Citizens bank.

​Citizens Private Bank provides holistic, high-touch service tailored to startups and venture capital firms. With decades-long track record of strength and stability, we are a trusted partner to founders, venture capital funds, emerging managers, LPs, and corporations. For more information contact [email protected] and [email protected].