How to Raise Your 'A' game: Funding Readiness for Seed to Series A
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This session is for fintech founders moving from Seed to Series A. We focus on the practical and financial rigor required to close your next round.
In a market where the benchmarks for Seed and Series A have effectively doubled, fintech founders can no longer rely on growth alone.
Investors are now looking for a level of financial rigor, structural clarity, and operational efficiency that was previously reserved for much later rounds.
Join us for a high-intensity, tactical morning designed for fintech founders and finance leaders preparing for their next stage of growth. We move past the pitch deck to focus on the "heavy lifting" required to close a round in 2026.
Expect a fast-paced, practical discussion on:
The Moving Goalposts: A deep dive into the "new" ARR benchmarks and unit economics required to attract institutional Series A capital today. Hear from Bound on their recent $25M raise.
The Blended Capital Stack: How to navigate a mix of venture equity, strategic corporate investment, and venture debt to fuel growth while protecting founder control.
Surviving Institutional Diligence: Moving from "startup messy" to "institutional ready" - the specific audit, compliance, and governance hurdles you must clear to close your round.
The Narrative Pivot: How to shift your story from "disruptive potential" to a "predictable growth engine" that survives the scrutiny of today's VCs.
Join us for tactical takeaways, actionable checklists, and peer-to-peer discussion.
Target Audience:
Fintech Founders, CEOs, and Finance Leaders preparing for Seed or Series A funding
Speakers:
Jay Wilson, Partner, AlbionVC
Marita Cavalcanti, Chief Financial Officer, Bound
Regina Lau, Fintech CFO & Advisor, Kindlee
Alex Mayall, Investment Principal, Anthemis
Devin Kohli, Partner, Outward VC
Nitya Gupta, Principal, 13books Capital
Devin Kohli, Partner, Outward VC
Nicola Harrison, Co-Founder, Nanta Partners
Anna Jones, Co-Founder, Nanta Partners
Karen Allan, Partner, HaysMac
Lucy Tobutt-Denny, Senior Tax Manager, HaysMac