What Founders Give Up and Gain

Understanding ownership, dilution, control, and alignment as startups raise outside capital.

Explore how fundraising changes ownership, governance, incentives, and decision-making inside growing companies. Learn how founders think about dilution, control, investor alignment, and financing structures while preparing for term sheet conversations, due diligence, and long-term company building.

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For the USA focused Startups & Investors:
Seattle Angel Conference is a program for growing the startup and angel investor ecosystems in the greater Seattle area.
For Startups
Think your startup could be investment-ready? Express your interest to be considered for an upcoming SAC funding competition. Startup Interest Here
For Investors
Learn angel investing by participating in a real investment process alongside experienced investors. Investor Interest Here

For UK/Europe focused Startups & Investors:
SIA (formerly startup investor accelerator) UK is a dual-track program for startups and investors.
Startup Express Interest here
Investors Express Interest here

Startups: Opportunity to be considered for $100K–$200K investment rounds.
Investors: Gain practical angel investing experience by evaluating real startups and making investment decisions alongside a cohort.

Stay Connected
Keep up to date with upcoming workshops, funding rounds, and investor programs by visiting our website and following us on LinkedIn.