Looking to master the process of raising a round & meeting VCs?
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If you are an early stage founder preparing to raise capital, please join us at Silicon Valley Bank for our monthly fundraising workshop. This program focuses on how to run an effective process for raising an institutional venture capital round. This month we will be joined by Heather Hartnett, CEO & General Partner of Human Ventures.
We’ll cover :
-Qualifying Investors
-The most effective ways to generate introductions to VCs
-State of the Market Insights and Fundraising Trends
-Firms that are actively leading/participating in early-stage rounds
-Nuances and common pitfalls in fundraising
-The current state of the markets and what we're hearing
You will also have chance to trade tips with your peers currently going through the fundraising process as well.
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REGISTER TODAYÂ to join us for this virtual event via Zoom.
Questions?Â
Please email Alex MacDonald at almacdonald@svb.com.Â
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CEO & General Partner, Human Ventures
Heather Hartnett is a General Partner and CEO of Human Ventures, where she has created one of New York’s premier startup studios and early-stage venture funds. Since launching under Heather's leadership, Human Ventures has invested in and co-built more than 50 companies, with key investments including Reserve (acquired), Current, TheSkimm, Tiny Organics, and Tia Health.Â
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Prior to founding Human, Heather’s venture capital career spanned various roles at firms including Lightspeed Venture Partners, CityLight Capital, and Claremont Creek Ventures. She also led the development at David Lynch Foundation, crystalizing her professional expertise and operations with the largest family offices and sophisticated investment firms.Â
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Heather is active in the community, serving on the leadership board of tech: nyc and Transact Global. She has been listed as one of The 50 Most Influential Women in America by Hearst Digital Media Publications, is a frequent speaker at TechCrunch Disrupt, and is a regular contributor to Forbes, where she covers a range of venture capital topics.
If you have any questions, please contact Alex MacDonald at almacdonald@svb.com.
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