Name: Ask an Expert: Raising Capital
Start: 2025-11-18T11:00:00.000-08:00
End: 2025-11-18T12:00:00.000-08:00
Location: Online Event

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Raising capital is one of the most critical and complex steps in a company’s growth journey. Whether you are navigating your first SAFE round or preparing for a large Series B, understanding what investors look for and how to structure your raise can make all the difference.

, Senior Associate at Orrick, to unpack the key considerations every founder should know before raising capital. Montana will share insights from his experience advising top startups and venture investors on billions of dollars in financing rounds, helping you avoid common pitfalls and approach fundraising with confidence.

This interactive session is your chance to hear practical insights from someone who has helped companies like Stripe, Supabase, and Solugen successfully navigate their fundraising journeys. Bring your questions and get them answered live.

 is a Senior Associate in Orrick’s Technology Companies Group, based in Austin, Texas. He represents emerging growth companies, venture capital funds, and strategic investors across a wide range of corporate matters, including venture funding rounds, governance, and mergers and acquisitions.

Montana has advised on financings for companies such as 

Stripe, Radiant Nuclear, Solugen, Supabase, and Next Insurance

, and works closely with frontier technology and “dual use” companies in industries like defense, nuclear, and space. Before practicing law, Montana served in the 

, bringing a unique perspective to his work with founders building in mission-driven and technical sectors.

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