How Investors Think: Fundraising Secrets for AI-Era Founders

Most founders prepare for fundraising by polishing their pitch and building an investor list. But successful fundraising also depends on something many overlook: understanding how investors think before, during, and after a funding conversation, especially as AI reshapes what investors look for today. In this practical online workshop, Dr. Florian Kandler will show you how investors evaluate startups, what influences their interest, and why some rounds gain momentum while others don't. Florian is a serial founder and fundraising advisor who has raised €3M+ from VCs, angels, family offices, and public funds.
❯ Guest Speakers include:

• Florian Kandler (Pitch & Fundraising Expert, Der Perfekte Pitch)

❯ What You'll Learn:

• How investors evaluate startups beyond the deck and pitch, including how AI-native positioning factors into that evaluation
• Why timing and preparation matter long before the final funding round
• What makes a startup feel more or less attractive to investors in today's AI-driven market
• How to avoid common mistakes that slow down fundraising conversations
• How to think more strategically about investor interest, momentum, and follow-up
• What to focus on before and during your investor outreach

❯ Who Should Attend:

• Founders preparing to raise their first round of startup funding
• Entrepreneurs seeking to understand how investors evaluate opportunities, including AI-native and AI-enabled startups
• Aspiring founders exploring different funding paths
• Anyone interested in learning about the local startup funding ecosystem

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❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/401941/meetup to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!