Pre-Seed Fundraising 101: Plan a Round That Actually Closes

​A live, no-fluff workshop with Mariane Bekker on how to plan a pre-seed round that actually closes — instead of dragging on for six months and quietly stalling out.

​What you'll learn:

• ​How to size your round (and your ask) so investors say yes faster

• ​The "pre-seed narrative" that works in 2026: what investors are pattern-matching on right now

• ​A target list that converts: how many investors to pitch, in what order, and how to sequence intros

• ​The 5 docs you need (deck, memo, model, FAQ, references) — and what each one is actually for

• ​How to read meetings honestly: who's a real lead, who's a tire-kicker, when to push for a term sheet

​Who it's for: first-time and second-time founders running a pre-seed round in the next 3–6 months.

​​About Us

​Founders Bay is a membership community of 150,000+ founders, executives, investors and operators coming together to grow their market through curated weekly events, expert-led virtual workshops, mentorship programs and educational resources. Proudly woman-owned and operated by Mariane Bekker, we are dedicated to empowering a diverse and inclusive startup ecosystem. 

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