Deep Tech Founders Dinner: US Expansion
Join us for an intimate dinner and facilitated Q&A session designed specifically for Deep Tech founders navigating the complexities of the US market.
🍽️ Event Details
Who: Deeptech Founders & CEOs
Format: Cocktails, seated dinner, and facilitated Q&A
Vibe: Candid, high-impact, and peer-to-peer
We will discuss what it truly takes for a UK/EU company to compete and win on US soil and how to meet the high-bar expectations of US investors, partners, and employees.
We'll also cover what are the implications for the various structures that can be used. From having US headquarters and European subsidiaries, dealing with employment laws and regulations like ITAR, to taking on investment and clients from the US with a European TopCo.
Commonly explored themes include:
Fundraising: When should you approach US VCs, and how do their expectations differ from European investors?
Structure: Do you actually need a US "Flip" or a US subsidiary to get funded?
Operations: Where is the best home base, how much does setup really cost, and does the CEO have to move?
Hiring & Sales: Building the optimal US team and pivoting your pitch for an American audience.
Structure & Regulatory: What happens to the structure - ITAR, Employment, taxation, etc.
We’ll be joined by Daniel Glazer (London Managing Partner, Wilson Sonsini), who has guided companies like ElevenLabs, Monzo, Remote, Paddle, Onfido, and PolyAI. through the US life cycle, from launch to IPO.
Please request an invite to join the waitlist. Space is strictly limited to ensure an impactful discussion.