Picking The Right Investor

​Finding an investor is not only about raising money. It is about identifying what type of funding will best support your business model and stage, choosing a partner who understands your vision, supports your way of working and helps your venture grow in a healthy and sustainable way. In this practical lunchtime session, you will learn how to identify investors who truly fit your business, your values and your long-term goals.

​Jaysri is an early-stage investor and operator specialising in startups across UK and DACH. An electronics engineer by background, Jaysri was part of the founding teams at two fintech startups in India, where she helped scale operations, drive revenue growth, and launch products from zero to market. This hands-on operator experience shapes her investment approach, balancing conviction in bold ideas with a focus on strong business fundamentals. At Adeline, Jaysri focuses on sourcing and evaluating early-stage opportunities across the UK and Europe. A true generalist, she is drawn to outlier founders that are ever curious, and have a systems approach to building products that make life and the world better." 

​In this workshop you will gain clear and practical guidance on:

• ​How to recognise the different types of investors and what they look for

• ​How to assess whether an investor is the right fit for your stage, pace and product

• ​How to evaluate expectations around equity, governance and relationships

• ​What signals to look for when deciding who to bring onto your cap table

​This session is ideal for founders at early stages who want to approach fundraising with confidence and clarity.