From Seed to Scale: Navigating Startup Fundraising from Early to Growth Stages 🚀
​📅 Date: April 8th, 2025
🕠Time: 6-8PM
​Join us for a deep dive into startup fundraising with Jakob Stein (Creandum) and Goran Stevanović (South Central Ventures), experienced investors who have backed and scaled successful startups across Europe, sharing what works, what doesn’t, and how to navigate your fundraising journey.
​From securing your first check to raising later-stage rounds, we’ll cover what it takes to be stage-ready and how to navigate each step of the fundraising journey. Learn about the common mistakes founders make, the challenges of raising different rounds, and the key signals that show you’re ready to scale.
​We’ll also discuss what investors look for at each stage, how to structure your fundraising process, and the best ways to approach VCs. Whether you’re preparing for your first raise or planning your next big round, this session will provide actionable insights to help you secure the right investors and set your startup up for long-term success.
​Don’t miss this chance to get firsthand advice -what works, what doesn’t, and how to make your fundraising journey as smooth as possible.
Why Attend?
​ Learn how to craft a successful fundraising strategy at each stage of your startup’s journey.
​Gain insights into what investors look for at Pre-Seed, Seed and Series A
​Avoid common fundraising mistakes and better prepare for investor negotiations.
​Hear from experienced investors with a track record of scaling successful startups.
​About Speakers:
​Jakob Stein – Jakob is a Vice President at Creandum, a leading European venture capital firm managing €500 million in assets. Specializing in Seed and Series A investments, Creandum backs high-potential startups across SaaS, marketplaces, and consumer tech. In their portfolio they have companies like Spotify, Bolt, and Klarna. With extensive experience in fundraising and scaling, Jakob has helped numerous startups secure investment and expand globally.
​Goran Stevanovic – Partner at South Central Ventures, a leading regional VC specializing in early-stage investments across the Western Balkans. With a deep understanding of startup growth, Goran has firsthand experience in scaling tech companies, having founded one of Serbia’s first and fastest-growing tech firms. He has been supporting startups across South Europe, helping them navigate fundraising and scale successfully.
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Who is the event for?
​Early-stage startup founders (Seed, Pre-seed)
​Growth-stage founders (Series A and beyond)
​Startup operators looking to improve their fundraising strategy
​Ecosystem builders and those interested in scaling startups
​Investors seeking to understand the needs and challenges of early to growth-stage startups
​This event is free to attend, but spaces are limited.
​🚀 Register now to secure your spot!