From Seed to Series A - Mastering the Metrics That Matter
Ready to go from Seed to Series A?
This Master session is your exclusive playbook for scaling fast, mastering the investor-critical trifecta: financial strategy optimisation, team evaluation as a growth catalyst, and milestone execution that converts traction into term sheets.
Get inside access to the strategies that will fuel your growth, with expert insights from top-tier VCs, founders who’ve been there, and seasoned investors.
Event flow
6pm - registration and networking
6.30 - doors close
6.31 - panel + Q&A
7.30 open mic and lottery draw
7.45 networking
9pm close
What You’ll Learn:
The human and financial metrics VCs scrutinise: From founder potential to cash flow dynamics
How to craft a killer growth story backed by data that excites investors
Team-building strategies that unlock scaling + financial roadmaps to avoid runway pitfalls
Real-world insights on what really works when it comes to reaching key milestones
Who's the Event For:
Tech founders ready to turbocharge their startup for the next level
Ambitious entrepreneurs looking to scale up and secure their Series A
Growth-stage leaders ready to own their fundraising journey
Founders who seek to strengthen founding teams
Those who need to navigate complex funding options
🔴 Please note:This event is intended for founders and investors only and tailored for companies at the post-seed stage and beyond. Unfortunately, those seeking pre-seed funding will not be eligible to attend.
Why Attend?
Unlock the secret sauce to Series A success—learn the metrics that investors care about and how to nail them
Master your growth narrative—make your numbers tell the story investors want to hear
Network with top investors and founders who’ve scaled successfully (and survived the grind!)
Walk away with actionable tools to fine-tune your pitch, get your metrics in top shape, and position your startup for the next big leap
Limited spots available - don't miss your chance to level up your startup game!
Speakers
Ciaran Burke - COO & Co-Founder @ Swoop - Ciaran is the technology and operations force behind Swoop. He began his career at KPMG and went on to start the professional creative network Hiive, now home to over 150,000 members and 4,000 businesses.
Soma Pirityi - Founder @ ETA Technologies - Soma has been on all sides of the startup ecosystem, founder, advisor, investor, and now innovator. A Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur pioneering psychometric AI to assess startup teams, revolutionising how investors identify high-potential founders.
Mariam Makhmutova - Investment Associate @ InterSystems Corporate Venture Fund - Mariam has worked across the startup and investment landscape, supporting early-stage companies in AI, healthtech, and biotech as they navigated fundraising, validated product-market fit, and landed their first customers and partners.
At InterSystems Venture Fund a corporate arm of InterSystems, she now backs cutting-edge startups from pre-seed to Series A in healthtech, fintech, AI, and supply chain—bringing an operator’s perspective to the investment side.
Greig Dowling - Head of Growth @ AccuraCast - Greig has 20 years experience building and scaling advertising and technology businesses across Europe and the US. He has had two exits, is a board advisor, and has worked with NATO & the Obama Administration
Hosts
Sclr.Studio by Sclr Labs in collaboration with Landmark
Event Partners:
Note to attendees: At our events, we schedule coffee networking before the panel to give everyone time to gather, connect, and account for any tube disruptions. However, we also value punctuality and respect the time of our guests and speakers.
To ensure a smooth experience for all, our doors close once the official session begins. Please plan to arrive on time, as late entry is not permitted once we’ve started. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you!
Dress code: smart casual
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