How Banking Can Accelerate Fundraising: A Practical Guide as We Transition into Fundraising Season

​JP Morgan believes that founders who are armed with data, research, and market insights are better prepared for the dynamic world of raising venture capital. In this discussion, Christian will highlight findings from the latest JP Morgan reports on the early-stage Venture Capital space and share effective, practical strategies that founders can use to both raise money and stretch the funds they already have.

​Christian will cover topics like:

• ​When and how to defer fees to stretch your raises further

• ​Why 90% of funders raising under $1 million use SAFEs

• ​Whether you are entering a founder or investor market and why it matters

• ​And more...

​By the end of this conversation, founders should feel equipped with practical next steps to raise funds in an increasingly challenging environment.

​About the Speaker:

​Christian Williams is a commercial banker at JP Morgan, focused on banking the best Pre-Series A startups in Boston. Prior to his current role, Christian was the founder of a fintech platform that used predictive analytics to help small businesses understand how to borrow from bankers. Given his experience as both a founder and a banker, Christian believes in providing founders with real-world insights and actionable advice to help grow and scale their businesses.