When, How and How Much: The fundraising essentials with Sapphire Ventures

SaaStr Europa 2022

1. ANNALISE DRAGIC Partner Sapphire Ventures @adragic6 ELEANOR WARNOCK Deputy Editor Sifted @misssaxbys CRISTINA VILA Founder & CEO Cledara @CrisVilaVives When, How and How Much? The fundraising essentials with Sapphire Ventures

2. How can founders navigate the ‘alphabet soup’ of funding rounds?

3. How can founders determine how much to raise? How do founders know if the time is right? What factors should founders consider to choose the right investor? Is VC funding always the answer? What are best practices for fundraising right now?

4. What’s next? What are you excited about for the rest of 2022 and beyond?

5. When it comes to fundraising…. Think carefully about: When is the right time to raise, how much capital you need, how & who you will approach as investors VCs can offer more than capital - partner with those who offer long-term added value and match your needs In a shifting market, be prepared to adjust your plans - have plan B (and plan C!) ready to go European tech ecosystem is strong - many amazing companies of consequence will continue to be built The Top Takeaways

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