How to Raise a Series A- #BOSTechWeek

Tuesday, May 26

11:30am – 2:00pm

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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, and 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, and 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, and 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 and why, including pre-raise legal and financial considerations? - Legal terms that are “market” in 2026 for Series A founders and what to watch out for when you raise your first priced round? - How Series A expectations differ from seed across product, GTM, and team? - How does a founder run a tight Series A process (timing, data room, investor targeting)? - Valuation, ownership, and control considerations founders often overlook when raising their first priced round. Sponsors: - Garrison Gowens of Cake Equity - Benjamin Maitland-Lewis of SVB - Lindsey S. Mignano of Mignano Law Firm - Daniel Guthorn of Pilot.com Venue Host and Moderator: Benjamin Maitland-Lewis of SVB Panelists: - Lindsey S. Mignano, Mignano Law Firm - Kulika Weizman, Creative 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 and your mic muted. This event is a part of #BostonTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

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