Leaders Fund x Mantle | How to Raise VC Financing in Any Market

​No matter market conditions, great founders still find a way to showcase their business in the right way to raise venture capital. In this candid and unvarnished session, David Stein of Leaders Fund and Amar Varma, serial founder (Xtreme Labs/Hatch/Autonomic) and CEO of Mantle, team up to share the dual perspectives of the investor and operator. Learn what top VCs are looking for in today's environment, how Amar has successfully raised across multiple market cycles, and the common missteps that even the most promising founders make. This session is a must for early-stage founders who want to raise smarter, build trust faster, and increase their odds of success in any funding climate.

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​About Leaders Fund

​As an early-stage VC firm, Leaders Fund backs exceptional teams building transformational, must have enterprise software. As operators-turned-investors with 13 successful exits, a portfolio of companies that have grown to 100M+ in ARR, and multiple unicorns, we guide founders on the path to category leadership, from securing 10 cornerstone customers to $100M+ in ARR. It’s a hands-on, high-conviction model: we back only a few new companies each year so we can show up when it matters most. Learn more at leaders.vc.

​About Mantle

​Mantle is building modern solutions for managing private assets, from cap tables to capital calls. Founded in 2022, the company is backed by a host of investors, including the Leaders Fund, Eniac Ventures, Craft Ventures, Sierra Ventures, and Vaynerfund. Learn more about Mantle at withmantle.com.