Fund Your Next Round
Raising capital has changed. Investors are more selective, diligence is deeper, and a compelling technology or growth story alone is no longer enough. In today's funding environment, founders need to understand what investors are looking for, how their company will be evaluated, and what they can do now to improve their chances of getting a deal done.
Join Acetech for an in-person fireside chat featuring Caterina Papadakos, Managing Director, Fort Capital Partners, moderated by Angela Robertson, CEO of Acetech. Together, they will explore what it takes to successfully raise your next round in today's evolving capital markets environment.
Drawing on her extensive experience in capital markets and investment banking, Caterina will take founders and technology leaders inside the funding process, from preparing your company and positioning the opportunity to approaching investors, navigating diligence, valuation and deal structure, and ultimately getting to close.
Discussion topics will include:
What are investors looking for in the current market?
What makes a company genuinely fundable?
How should you position your growth story and investment thesis?
What metrics, financials and materials need to be ready before you approach investors?
What are the most common mistakes that undermine a raise?
How do valuation, dilution and deal structure affect the outcome?
When should you start preparing for your next round, and how long should you expect the process to take?
Fort Capital Partners describes today's capital environment as increasingly selective, with investors placing greater emphasis on clarity, near-term visibility, cash flow, and downside protection. That makes preparation and positioning more important than ever.
Whether you expect to raise capital in the next six months or are positioning your company for a future round, Fund Your Next Round is designed to provide a clearer view of the funding landscape and practical insights to help you approach your next raise with confidence.
Following the fireside chat, attendees are invited to continue the conversation with fellow Acetech members and guests over complimentary food and beverages.
Speaker
Caterina Papadakos, Managing Director, Fort Capital Partners
Caterina Papadakos is a Managing Director at Fort Capital Partners, where she advises growth-stage companies on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and strategic transactions. With extensive experience in investment banking and capital markets, she works closely with founders, CEOs, and investors to help companies navigate complex financing decisions and achieve successful outcomes. Caterina brings a practical investor perspective on what makes companies attractive to capital providers and how founders can position themselves for a successful raise.
Moderator
Angela Robertson, CEO, Acetech
Angela Robertson is the CEO of Acetech and host of the Stormy Stories Show, a podcast that celebrates the journeys of technology leaders and entrepreneurs as they navigate the storms in both their business and personal lives. She is a strategic growth leader and former technology CEO with more than 20 years of experience scaling B2B companies. At Acetech, Angela champions bold leadership, peer learning, and clarity in decision-making, helping technology founders navigate growth and scale with confidence.
About Acetech
Acetech is the premier community for tech founders and CEOs in BC. Our members receive exceptional support to growth their businesses faster and with more confidence because they have access to exceptional thought leadership, strategic partners, and peers who are leading and growing technology companies. If you are a tech CEO or founder who is building in BC, join the community that will ensure you and your company can thrive. https://www.acetechleadership.com