Breaking into the US VC ecosystem (AngelsBand Founders Only)

​Who this is for: AngelsBand Founders (this session is exclusively for AngelsBand members)

​Topic: How to Present Yourself to US VCs

​Breaking into the US VC ecosystem as a founder is one of the most high-stakes — and misunderstood — parts of early-stage fundraising. In this exclusive session, we'll cover what US investors actually look for, how to position yourself and your company for a US audience, and the common mistakes international founders make when approaching American VCs.

​What we'll cover:

• ​How US VCs evaluate founders — what signals matter most

• ​How to craft your narrative and positioning for a US context

• ​What "traction" means to US investors at Seed and Series A

• ​How to get in front of the right US VCs through warm introductions and network mapping

• ​How to use data to identify which US investors are actually a fit for your stage, sector, and geography

​Who we are: Metal is an AI-powered fundraising intelligence platform (backed by Y Combinator and a16z) that enables high-precision fundraising for startups. We help founders move away from spray-and-pray outreach toward systematic, data-driven targeting — combining intelligence, access, and process management from discovery to close.