Breaking the Series A Barrier: What Investors Look For

Fundraising is a full-time job on top of running a company. How will you raise the capital you need to catapult your company's growth?

In this panel discussion, experts will walk you through basic requirements a company needs for Series A venture capital investment and when you should start raising for your Series A.

We will also hear directly from VCs on what they look for when deciding to invest in a company, drawing upon their experience working with talented founders.

We'll have time for Q&A after each panel discussion and then 10 minutes at the end for breakout rooms and networking.

Date: Tuesday, October 12th

Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM PST

Location: Zoom

Agenda: Introductions: Andy Wilson, Executive Director, The Alliance for Southern California Innovation and Rob Freelen, Head of Venture Capital Relationship Management, Silicon Valley Bank

Panel 1: Breaking the Series A Barrier Panelists: -Renee LaBran, Board Member, IdeaLab -Kenji Funahashi, Partner, Wilson Sonsini -Scott Brovsky, Director, EPIC SBDC Moderator: DeMarcus Williams, Managing Director, Early Stage Practice, Silicon Valley Bank

Panel 2: Recent VC Deals Panelists: -Anna Barber, Partner, M13 -Jason Schoettler, Managing Partner, Calibrate Ventures -Jed Leidheiser, Partner, March Capital Moderator: Rob Freelen, Head of VC Relationships, Silicon Valley Bank

10 Mins for Q&A 10 Mins for Breakout Sessions