​Finta Presents VC Office Hours

​Join us at for an informative and insightful discussion about east coast fundraising, with a focus on raising Venture Capital in New York State.

​The wonderful Josh Nelson and Zachary K. Pecenak, Ph.D. from NY Ventures will be joining us!

​Josh Nelson (Director, Pre-Seed & Seed Fund, NY Ventures)
Josh Nelson is the Senior Director of NY Ventures’ Pre-Seed and Seed Fund. NY Ventures invests in entrepreneurs, fund managers, and accelerators to fuel New York’s innovation ecosystem. The Pre-Seed and Seed Fund invests $50K - $250K into high-growth companies across New York State. Prior to joining NY Ventures, Josh managed a student venture competition and an alumni co-working space at the Harvard Innovation Labs.

​Zachary K. Pecenak, Ph.D. (Director, Innovation Venture Fund)
Dr. Pecenak leads the Innovation Venture Capital Fund at NY Ventures, where he drives investments in high-growth technology companies from seed through Series B stages. Drawing on his Ph.D. research and extensive experience scaling climate technology startups, he identifies and supports transformative ventures that are reshaping New York's innovation ecosystem. His deep technical expertise and hands-on startup experience enable him to partner effectively with founders building solutions for tomorrow's sustainability challenges.

NY Ventures:
New York Ventures supports high-growth companies and their partners to use technology to solve important challenges in areas of strategic interest and importance. They actively look to provide greater access to venture capital for regions, industries and individuals, including women and minority entrepreneurs and fund managers. Their goal is to build a robust startup ecosystem across New York State, leveraging public and private sector assets.  

​Learn the best practices for fundraising in 2025, as well as where to look for potential funding opportunities.

​What We Will Cover

• ​Traction Requirements At Different Stages of Funding.

• ​Getting Organized for Investor Due Diligence

• ​Venture Market Trends

• ​How Fundraising Differs Across Geography

• ​And More.

​Who Should Attend

• ​Entrepreneurs and Startup Founders

  • ​Preparing to raise capital and seeking to strengthen their financial readiness.

• ​Venture Capital Associates and Angel Investors

  • ​Interested in the financial aspects of due diligence and investment evaluation.

​Event Timeline

• ​Introduction (5 minutes)

• ​Deep Dive into Fundraising (25 minutes)

• ​Audience Q&A (25 minutes)

• ​Wrap-up and Key Takeaways (10 minutes)

​This session aims to equip you with actionable insights and strategies to enhance your fundraising capabilities from a financial standpoint. Whether you're an early-stage founder or a seasoned entrepreneur, you'll gain valuable knowledge on how to navigate the financial intricacies of the VC fundraising landscape.

​Don't miss this opportunity to learn from industry experts and take your fundraising efforts to the next level.