Founders' Hub Masterclass Series: Fundraising in the U.S.

Description

Fundraising in the U.S.: What U.S. Investors Actually Want & How the Process Works

Fundraising in the U.S. is not just a bigger version of what you've done in Germany. It's a different game.

The process moves faster. Understanding term sheets and negotiating clauses will impact valuation and governance far beyond the current round.

U.S. investors have specific expectations - about how you present and communicate and most of all how your business metrics, market traction and organizational setup mirror the successful business you are building.

This Founders Hub Masterclass session is led by a 10-year VC investor and Alchemist Accelerator advisor who has seen both sides of the table. He'll give you a clear-eyed view of what U.S. investors actually look for, how the fundraising process works in practice, and what you and your company need to have in place before you walk into a partner meeting.

Topics Covered

• What U.S. Investors Actually Want. The business segments, strategies, execution skills and USPs investors are interested in and how to identify the right investor for your business.

• Investor Marketing That Works. How to craft a pitch deck and communication approach that meets Silicon Valley expectations,  not just translate what you've been using in Germany.

• The Product-Market Fit Standard. Why U.S. investors want to see $1M ARR in 12 months (or a credible path to it), how velocity convinces investors, and what metrics validate your business model.

• U.S. vs. Germany: How the Process Differs. Negotiating term sheets, board of directors expectations, due diligence speed, SAFE structure, closing mechanics, and how to find the right investors in a market with multiple distinct ecosystems.

• Team, Advisors & Organizational Readiness. What investors look for in your founding team setup, how advisors and mentors can boost business and credibility, and how previous financing and cap-table decisions and organizational choices impact the fundraising process.

• Setting Up for Long-Term Success. How to align your company's long-term objectives with the right investor — and why this matters more than the size of the check.

Speaker 

Thomas Vogel
VC Investor (10+ years) | Start-up Advisor and Mentor, Alchemist Accelerator, Start2 Group | Program Lead, GABA "Meet a VC"

Registration & Pricing

This Masterclass is part of the GABA Founders’ Hub Masterclass Series — practical, focused sessions delivered by experienced practitioners, not theorists.

Participants may register per session or for the full course.

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