Building & Funding Startups in the AI Age: What Investors Actually Look For

AI is transforming how startups are built and how investors evaluate opportunities. Join Founder Institute Nordics for a fireside chat to explore how the AI era is reshaping startup building and early stage fundraising. Learn what investors look for today, how founders can position themselves for funding, and what has changed in angel investing and venture capital as AI accelerates innovation. Ask questions and gain practical insights directly from the investor perspective.

❯ Guest Speakers include:

• Per Björklund (Partner, Further Than Capital l Angel Investor)
• Naimul Abd (CEO, Connect Öst & SweBAN - Swedish Business Angel Networks)

❯ What You'll Learn:

• How the AI wave is changing startup opportunities and investment strategies
• What investors actually look for in early stage startups today
• The key metrics, signals, and traction founders need before fundraising
• How to approach angels and venture capital investors effectively
• How founders can stand out in an increasingly competitive funding environment

❯ Who Should Attend:

• Early stage founders preparing to raise their first round
• Entrepreneurs building or exploring AI driven startups
• Startup teams looking to understand how investors evaluate opportunities
• Aspiring founders exploring different paths to startup funding
• Anyone interested in the startup and venture capital ecosystem

❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/393368/meetup to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!