Fundraising: what investors won’t tell you
Everyone has fundraising advice. Much of it is outdated, oversimplified - or just plain wrong.
In this candid session, Anthony Rose and Stephane Nasser pull back the curtain on what really happens when founders raise investment.
From pitch decks, valuations and storytelling to warm introductions, FOMO and investor psychology, they'll explore the questions founders actually ask - but rarely get honest answers to.
You'll hear both sides of the table: what founders need to know to raise successfully, what investors are really thinking when they pass, and the fundraising myths that could be costing you time, money and your next round.
If you're raising now or planning to in the future, this is a no-nonsense session packed with insights you won't hear anywhere else.
Our hosts🎤
Anthony Rose
Co-founder & CEO, SeedLegals
Anthony is founder and CEO at SeedLegals, a legaltech platform that lets startup founders get investment ready, do a funding round, and complete the legals needed to build their business at a fraction of the cost of using a law firm. Over 50,000 startups use SeedLegals.
Anthony's career has included 3D graphics, P2P music, internet video, social TV and heading up BBC iPlayer. Back in 2009 Wired Magazine's cover story billed him as The Man Who Saved The BBC.
Stephane Nasser
CEO, OpenVC
About SeedLegals
We're the UK’s go-to platform for startup legals, funding, share options, SEIS/EIS and more.
Whether you're just starting out or gearing up for your next raise, SeedLegals is built to help founders move faster and smarter. Our tools make it simple to create and sign essential legal docs, close funding rounds, and reward your team – without burning time or cash on admin.
We’re trusted by 60,000+ startups and investors and power 1 in 6 early-stage funding rounds in the UK. If you're raising, hiring or just figuring out what’s next, we’re here to help you do it right.
More resources to help you get ahead:
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📆If you prefer to speak to humans then feel free to book a free call with the SeedLegals team. 👉Book a call
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About OpenVC
Tired of pitching investors and hearing nothing back?
You’ve pitched investors, sent cold emails, tried warm intros. And still no funding.
Most founders fail at fundraising not because of their idea, but because they have:
no clear process
no investor pipeline
no proof they’re fundable
OpenVC help founders raise from GTMfund, Pario Ventures, Katha VC, Skydeck, and more.
As a free forever user, you get access to:
→ Fundability Test: See if you're ready to raise
→ OpenMap: See investors around the globe
→ OpenDeck: Get inspired from Uber, WeWork & Co
→ OpenVC CRM: Centralize your raise process
+ Access 16,000+ investors actively funding startups
Find the right investors, reach out effectively, and get replies.
Ready to raise?