The Startup Financing and Liquidity Journey in the AI Era

​The AI boom has rewritten the rules of startup fundraising – valuations, deal structures, and investor expectations are all moving faster than ever. But how do founders actually navigate this new landscape, from first check to eventual liquidity?

​Join Osler, RBCx, and Cindicates for a candid conversation with investors who are actively writing checks in this environment. Co-moderated by Jacques Du Plessis (Osler) and Shelly Badhesha (RBCx), this session brings together a panel of investors to unpack:

• ​What's actually changed (and what hasn't) in startup financing since AI became the market's obsession

• ​How investors are evaluating deals and setting terms in this cycle

• ​What founders need to know about the path to liquidity and how to plan for it years in advance

​Who should attend: Founders planning to raise capital in the next 12 months — whether this is your first round or you're navigating a later stage, this session will give you a clearer view of what to expect, straight from the people making the decisions.

​4:00 - 5:00 p.m. PT | Fireside and Q&A

​5:30 - 7:00 p.m. PT | Social