The Founders X Investors Connect 2.0

The Founders X Investors 2.0 is where meaningful honest conversations happen. Whether you're a founder looking to raise capital or an investor searching for your next opportunity this event is designed to bring together the right minds at the right time.

About the Event

Raising capital is more than just securing a check—it’s about aligning with the right partners who share your vision. The Founders X Investors 2.0 creates the space for founders and investors to engage in candid insightful discussions about the funding journey. From term sheets to valuations we’re cutting through the noise and getting to the heart of what really matters for your startup’s future.

What to Expect

• Pitch Your Startup: Every attendee will have the chance to introduce themselves and their startup (or investment focus). It’s not your average pitch—this is about making the right connections and understanding who’s in the room.
• Investor-Founder Showdown: Watch as investors and founders dive into key discussions on term sheets valuations and funding strategies. This is a structured yet open conversation about the real challenges we face in securing and offering investment.
• Live Q&A: Get the chance to ask questions challenge viewpoints and clarify any uncertainties you may have regarding funding term sheets or valuation.
• Practical Resources: Walk away with actionable insights and tools you can apply to your own venture or investment strategy. Plus attendees will receive an exclusive resource with essential learnings on term sheets and valuations post-event.
• Networking The Right Way: This is more than just a social hour. It’s a space to create lasting genuine connections with people who can make a real difference in your journey. Collaborate share and network with purpose.

Event Schedule

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Main Event

1. Attendee Pitches
2. Here’s your chance to introduce yourself and what you’re working on. Whether you’re raising funds or looking for opportunities to invest it’s all about starting the right conversations with the people who matter most.
3. The Investor-Founder Showdown (45 Minutes)
4. Topic: “Funding Reality: The Investor vs. The Founder”
5. A candid no-holds-barred conversation between investors and founders covering:

• Liquidation preferences dilution anti-dilution clauses
• Aligning valuations: How do founders and investors see it?
• Key case studies and real-world funding deals
• Live Q&A to go deeper into any of these issues

1. Key Insight & Open Resource
2. We’ll wrap up with one crucial takeaway that every attendee can implement right away along with an exclusive downloadable resource to help guide your future funding conversations.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Networking

Post-event we’re keeping things informal. Join us for a relaxed networking session where you can continue conversations forge new relationships and dive deeper into the insights you gained during the main event. Whether you’re there for more discussions or simply to meet like-minded professionals we welcome you to stay and connect.

FAQs

Who should attend?

• Founders seeking to raise capital or refine their pitch
• Investors exploring new opportunities
• Ecosystem enablers (accelerators mentors advisors etc.) who want to stay up-to-date with funding trends

Do I need a startup to attend?

Not at all! If you're thinking about starting one or if you're just interested in understanding how fundraising works you’ll find valuable insights here.

Will I get to pitch my startup?

Yes every attendee will have the opportunity to introduce their startup or investment focus during the Attendee Pitches segment.

Is this just a networking event?

While networking is a big part of it The Founders X Investors 2.0 is focused on learning debating and sharing valuable insights to help founders and investors make smarter more informed funding decisions.

How can I access the free resource?

All attendees will receive an exclusive downloadable resource with insights on term sheets valuations and more after the event.