LOVC · RRE Ventures: Live Podcast + NYC B2B SaaS Founders Meetup
LOVC & RRE Live Podcast & Fireside Chat with GPs Mark Volchek & Raju Rishi: Getting to Product-Market Fit & NYC B2B SaaS Founders Meetup
Join us for an engaging and informative evening curated for NYC founders. This event is a collaboration between LOVC and RRE Ventures, sponsored by Stifel.
The evening will feature a fireside chat and live podcast with Mark Volchek (Founding Partner, LOVC) and Raju Rishi (General Partner, RRE Ventures), followed by a networking cocktail and light bites reception.
This is an opportunity for the best B2B SaaS founders and builders to gain valuable insights, make new connections, and learn about strategies for achieving product-market fit and fundraising in the current market.
Agenda:
6:00 - 6:45 PM: Networking & Opening Cocktail Reception
6:45 - 7:30 PM: Live Podcast & Fireside Chat with GPs Mark Volchek & Raju Rishi
7:30 - 9:00 PM: Cocktail Reception
Event Schedule:
6:00 - 6:45 PM: Networking & Opening Cocktail Reception
Doors open at 6:00 PM.
Guests are encouraged to network as they arrive.
6:45 - 7:30 PM: Live Podcast & Fireside Chat with Open Q&A
Fireside Chat:
Panelists: Mark Volchek (Founding Partner, LOVC) and Raju Rishi (General Partner, RRE).
Topics:
Background introductions of Mark Volchek and Raju Rishi.
Achieving product-market fit and the iteration loop.
Early testing and validation strategies.
Raising follow-on and Series A and B+ capital.
Fundraising strategies in the current market.
The session will be recorded live as a podcast and will be available on RRE's podcast and LOVC's website and media channels.
Open Q&A for founders and investors to ask Mark and Raju questions.
7:30 - 9:00 PM: Cocktail Reception
A cocktail reception will follow the fireside chat and pitches.
Light bites and drinks will be provided.
This is a perfect opportunity for attendees to engage in deeper conversations, discuss the insights from the fireside chat, and build meaningful connections.
Secure your spot for an evening of learning, networking, and growth. We look forward to hosting you, sharing our insights, and igniting conversations among the brightest minds in the NYC venture and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Zach:
We look forward to hosting you and engaging with the best and brightest NYC SaaS entrepreneurial leaders.
LOVC is an early-stage venture capital fund investing exclusively in B2B software companies based in the Eastern US. Founded in 2016 by former entrepreneurs, LOVC is now investing out of its $50M Fund II and typically leads $3-7M rounds with $1.5-3.5M checks. As active lead investors with a concentrated early-stage portfolio, they provide their founders with tailored strategic and operational support and guidance. The LOVC platform and team connect our founders and CEOs to our networks of capital, talent, and customers.
RRE Ventures is one of New York’s most established early-stage venture capital firms, with a distinguished 30-year track record as an investor in fast-growing technology companies. The firm typically leads seed and series A investments and manages $2 billion across eight funds. Current areas of investment focus include Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare IT, Digital Assets, Blockchain, and Sustainability..
Stifel is a comprehensive financial services firm with a deep industry presence and a commitment to fostering growth and innovation. Their venture banking services support companies at all stages, from early-stage startups to late-stage enterprises, offering tailored solutions to fuel growth across various industries. Stifel provides direct banking and lending for portfolio companies, including venture lending, cash flow lending, and specialized credit structures. Additionally, they offer a range of investment banking services, including M&A, capital markets, and advisory services, leveraging the expertise of over 700 bankers worldwide.
Thank you to John and Mosaic, a LOVC Portfolio company, for hosting the event with us.