Early-Stage Fundraising in 2026: What Gets a Term Sheet

About this session

Fundraising doesn’t have to be a mystery but most advice out there is either outdated, overly theoretical, or just plain wrong. This no-BS, 20-minute talk gives you a clear, founder-friendly roadmap to raise your first round the right way.

​Whether you’re pre-seed or seed-stage, we’ll walk you through what really matters to investors and how to build a process that gets results. Packed with real-life examples from successful founders — no fluff, no theory dumps.

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Key takeaways

  • What investors actually look for in early-stage startups in 2026.
  • The key milestones you need before talking to investors.
  • ​A simple system to build your target list and run a tight process.

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