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| [ NY Tech Week 2026 ] |
How To Raise Series A
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| With Karl Eshwer (BDev Ventures), Anish Srivastava (Swisscom Ventures), Lindsey Mignano (Mignano Law Group). |
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Jun 01 (Mon) , 2026 @ 11:30 AM
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FREE |
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Raising a Series A is a fundamentally different process than raising a seed round. Expectations shift-from vision to execution, from storytelling to metrics, & from promise to proof. This panel is designed for seed-stage founders who want a clear, realistic view of what it takes to successfully raise a Series A in today's market.
You'll hear directly from industry professionals as to what Series A VCs actually look for, how founders derail otherwise strong raises, & how to prepare months in advance-not weeks.
Target Audience:
- Seed-stage founders planning to raise a Series A in the next 6-18 months
- Founders who have product-market fit signals but want clarity on readiness
- CEOs navigating early traction, hiring, & go-to-market scale
Founders who want to avoid common Series A fundraising mistakes
Topics of Discussion:
- What Series A ready really means in 2026 (metrics, momentum, narrative)?
- What are the key diligence questions Series A investors focus on & why, including pre-raise legal & financial considerations?
- Legal terms that are market in 2026 for Series A founders & what to watch out for when you raise your first priced round?
- How Series A expectations differ from seed across product, GTM, & team?
-How does a founder run a tight Series A process (timing, data room, investor targeting)?
- Valuation, ownership, & control considerations founders often overlook when raising their first priced round.
Sponsors:
- Grace Power & Christina Sclafani of Trinet
- Garrison Gowens of Cake Equity
- Denis Nagasaki of SVB
- Lindsey S. Mignano of Mignano Law Group
- Daniel Guthorn of Pilot.com
Venue Host & Moderator: Denis Nagasaki, SVB
Panelists:
- Lindsey S. Mignano, Mignano Law Group
- Karl Eshwer, BDev Ventures
- Anish Srivastava, Swisscom Ventures
This event may be attended in person (if approved) or via Zoom. If you attend via Zoom, please enter the room with your camera turned off & your mic muted.
This event is a part of #NYTechWeek-a week of events hosted by VCs & startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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