When building a new company the hardest parts can be gaining market traction, raising funds, and building relationships with investors.
OnTuesday October 13th, Spark Labs will be joined by Seedcamp, the London based first round fund investing in startups up to seed stage, to host a panel looking at the common hurdles experienced by startups when raising funds in Europe or in the US.
Our guest speakers include Venture Capitalist, Spencer Lazar from General Catalyst, along with entrepreneursIlan Abehasserafrom Insensi& Jonathan Benhamou from PeopleDocas they give a CEO and VC perspective, outliningthe main funding process differences between the US & Europe markets.
The event is sponsored by leading US-based global law firm,<a href="http://tech.friedfrank.com/">Fried Frank.
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Event details:
18:30: events starts
19:00: panel starts with Spencer Lazar @ General Catalyst + Ilan Abehassera @ Insensi + Jonathan Benhamou @ PeopleDoc and Seedcamp to moderate
19:45: networking & drinks
21:00: cocktail ends
About Seedcamp:
Seedcamp is a Founders First Round Fund. We invest smart capital into pre-seed and seed stage startups, providing up to 200k and a lifelong platform of Learning, Network and Capital to support the most ambitious Founders. Established in 2007, Seedcamp has invested in almost 200 companies from around the world.For more information go to www.seedcamp.com.
About Spencer Lazar:
Spencer Lazar is Principal of General Catalystprovide the ongoing momentum that accelerates your ideas, your career, and your company toward standout success. We create the ideal conditions for growth, surround you with the right people, and offer mentorship based on deep experience. We work with you side by side, for the whole journey. And when it really counts, well challenge you in ways that help you achieve true leadership and scale
About Ilan Abehassera:
Ilan Abehassera is the Founder & CEO ofInsensi,an innovative hardware + software solution that aims to be "Bringing Families Closer". You will discover more about it during the meetup!
About Jonathan Benhamou:
Jonathan Benhamou is the the co-founder and CEO forNovapostand its U.S. subsidiary, PeopleDoc. In a few exciting years,Novaposthas become a respected brand in Europe and a model for global entrepreneurial success. As we rapidly continue to grow the company, I maintain gratitude to our forward thinking customers and talented staff who continue to work together to pioneer industry-changing HR best practices.
About Fried Frank:
Fried Frank is the global law firmfocusing on providing UK and other European-based early-stage and growth-stage tech companies with US legal advice, practical business guidance, and targeted introductions in connection with US expansion, US VC investment, and US commercial partnerships.
About Spark Labs:
SPARK LABSis the coworking collaborative ecosystem supporting the creation & expansion of tech & media companies in NYC.
