Mind the Gap: What I wish I'd known before raising - or trying to

Most of what decides a raise is set long before you open the round, whether that is your first cheque or a Series A. The metrics investors actually weigh. The story that has to hold up in the room, not just the deck. The questions worth answering early, not under pressure. Format: We bring a small group of founders to one table. We provide lunch and curate the conversation. Team ScaleUp opens with a short thesis on what sets companies up for a clean raise, then we hand it to the room. What we will get into: Where founders actually got stuck: first-cheque deadlock, term-sheet gotchas, board dynamics Which intros, channels and signals moved the needle, and which turned out to be noise What founders need from investors and partners before they raise Who: Founders and operators, Seed to Series A Speakers: A mix of founders and investors across stages and industries, to be announced Organiser: Team ScaleUp Capital follows readiness. The earlier you know what matters, the more time you have to get there. Seats are limited and by approval. Save the date, and we will confirm your spot.