How Does Venture Capital Investing Work in Practice?
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Venture capital is often seen as the “holy grail” of startup funding, but how does it actually work behind the scenes and how could it be useful to you?
What do investors really look for?
How are decisions made?
And what does the process look like from an investor’s perspective?
In this session, we move beyond theory and explore how venture capital investing works in practice — with real insights from the field.
What to Expect
This Meetup is designed to give you a clear, practical understanding of venture capital funding and what it takes to engage with investors.
You will learn:
- How venture capital works in real-world scenarios
- What VCs look for in early-stage startups
- The investment process: from first contact to deal
- Key metrics, expectations, and red flags
- How founders can prepare for VC conversations
Featured Speaker
Carlos Figueredo | Investment Analyst, bmp Ventures
Carlos works closely with startups and investment decisions, evaluating opportunities and supporting venture growth. He brings firsthand insight into how VC firms assess startups and what founders need to succeed in fundraising.
Agenda
- Welcome & Introduction (Born Global / SEPT)
- Venture Capital Deep Dive (Carlos Figueredo)
- Interactive Q&A
- Networking & Exchange
Who Should Attend?
- International students and researchers in Germany
- Aspiring founders exploring startup opportunities
- Both early-stage and late-stage teams preparing for funding
- Anyone interested in venture funding and entrepreneurship
- Please note that Germans are welcome too (session in English)
📍 Event Details
Location: SEPT Competence Centre, Leipzig University
Ritterstraße 9–13, 04109 Leipzig
Room 2.10 (2nd Floor)
Date & Time:
🗓️ June 24, 2026
🕔 Starts at 17:00
🤝 Why Join?
At Born Global Meetup Leipzig, we focus on practical insights, real experiences, and meaningful connections.
This session gives you direct access to expert knowledge and real founder stories — helping you better understand how to navigate Germany’s startup funding landscape.
Join us for an insightful and practical session and get a clearer picture of how venture capital really works.
It's free to join!
Kindly RSVP in advance.