How to raise Series A in Italy & Spain

​Raising a Series A in Spain or Italy is not the Silicon Valley playbook you read about online. What works in the US often falls flat in Southern Europe, and most founders learn that the hard way.

​In this no-fluff, 60-minute session, Fabio Mondini de Focatiis, Founding Partner at Growth Capital, breaks down how Series A fundraising actually works in Spain and Italy today. No generic pitch deck advice. No recycled Medium posts. Just what investors in these markets really expect.

​We will walk through concrete examples and proven tactics founders use to close a Series A in Southern Europe, including the mistakes that quietly kill rounds.

​What you will learn:

​How Series A expectations differ in Spain and Italy versus the US
What local investors actually care about in 2026
Common traps founders fall into when fundraising in Southern Europe
Real examples from recent Series A processes

​We will finish with a live Q&A, so you can ask direct questions and get practical guidance on your own raise.

​Who should attend:
Founders preparing or actively raising a Series A in Spain or Italy.

​No fluff. No theory. Just real fundraising intel from the field.

​Hosted by Shaun from OpenVC. Free to attend. Live on Zoom.