PHX FWD Community Event: Raising Capital in the Current Environment - Founder Stories from the Front Line
Join us for our next PHX FWD Quarterly Community Event, an evening of food, drinks, and a candid conversation with Phoenix founders navigating today’s capital landscape.
Raising capital has become more complex in the current environment. Investor expectations have shifted, timelines are longer, and founders are being pushed to build stronger businesses before raising.
In this panel discussion, founders who are actively building and fundraising will share what it actually looks like to raise capital right now: the challenges, lessons learned, and strategies that are working.
Panelists include:
Rob Nicoletti — Founder & CEO, HALO
Jamie Baxter — Co-Founder & CEO, diner
Kaled Alhanafi — Co-Founder & CEO, Basata
Together, they’ll discuss:
What the fundraising environment looks like today
How investor expectations have changed
Strategies founders are using to raise capital in the current market
Lessons learned from raising and building in today’s environment
What founders should be thinking about before starting their next raise
Whether you're preparing to raise your first round or navigating growth in today’s market, this conversation will offer real insights from founders on the front line.
📍 100 Mill, Tempe
📅 April 6
🕠 5:30–7:30 PM
Join us for food, drinks, and an exclusive panel discussion with four Phoenix software founders building AI-first companies.
This event is brought to you by PHX Ventures, Morgan Stanley, Osborn Maledon Law, KBF Advisory, and Deloitte.