Raising Your (Next) Round in 2026 - A VC Perspective

Join us for an enlightening session where we delve deep into the current VC landscape and what it means for your upcoming fundraising efforts! 🚀

What We’ll Cover:

• Investors' Priorities in 2026
• How VCs Choose to Connect for Initial Meetings
• Insights into Funding Decision-Making
• Characteristics of Strong vs. Weak Fundraises
• Common Pitfalls for Founders and How to Avoid Them

This event is perfect for founders strategizing their next capital raise and seeking a clearer understanding of how VCs view the market today.

Meet Our Expert Panel:

• Stephen Johnson — Investor, Mercia
• Shruti Iyengar — Early Stage Investor, Future Planet Capital
• Ashley Abhrahams — Head of Origination, Guinness Ventures

Sponsors:

• Accountancy Cloud (a Xeinadin company): Providing essential finance support to help your startup transition from start-up to scale-up.
• HSBC Innovation Banking: Partnering with high-growth tech and life science ventures to develop tailored banking solutions.

✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to gain an insider’s perspective!

📍 Address: Alphabeta Building
📅 Date: 12 februari 2026
🔗 RSVP Here