Women In Hardware — Raising a Pre-seed in 2024

Join us for an exclusive virtual session with Kate McAndrew, founder of Women in Hardware and a GP at Baukunst, on "Raising Your Pre-Seed in 2024". This session is specifically tailored for potential female founders, from those still at the idea stage to those already building their startups, aiming to navigate the evolving world of pre-seed fundraising in the 2024 market. We'll talk about what investors are looking for today, the nuances, challenges & opportunities of today's market, how to effectively pitch your ideas, and navigating pre-seed fundraising pitfalls. The goal is to give you tips and tricks that put you in the best position to secure your startup's first $500k-$2M funding in today's market. We'll have ample Q&A time where you can ask questions that relate to your venture and receive insights from an experienced investor. This would be a fit for you if you're a(n): - Experienced operator who is thinking about starting something - Female founder seeking pre-seed capital - Woman interested in early-stage fundraising dynamics ABOUT WOMEN IN HARDWARE Since 2015, Women in Hardware has brought together exceptional founders, investors, engineers, designers, product leaders and manufacturers building ambitious companies at the intersection of the digital and physical worlds. Women in Hardware was founded by Kate McAndrew, who has been investing in hardware and software companies since 2012. Women in Hardware is headquartered in San Francisco and host events around the world. Kate has over a decade of experience as a venture capitalist leading pre-seed rounds. In 2022, she co-founded Baukunst, a collective of creative technologists advancing the art of building companies at the frontiers of technology and design, leading pre-seed rounds from their inaugural $100M Fund. She is particularly excited about, and has a deep track record of, investing in female founders and BIPOC founders pre-traction.