Behind the Raise: Fundraising in Today’s Market
About the Webinar:
In today’s fundraising climate, closing your next round takes more than a great product, it takes the right story, the right metrics, and the right strategy for the stage you’re in. Join Nicolas Kopp, CEO & Co-Founder of Rillet, for an exclusive fireside chat with Paul Anthony, CEO & Co-Founder of OpStart, who has helped over 50 founders successfully raise early-stage rounds and Marie-Eve Levesque, CFO of Deck, fresh off a $12M Series A raise. Together, they’ll unpack how the fundraising game has evolved and what it takes to win in 2025’s challenging market.
This conversation will cover:
How Rillet raised their Series A and Series B back-to-back in just 10 weeks
How Deck closed a $12M Series A in record time
How Paul has guided 50+ founders to raise millions in early-stage funding
What VCs look for at each stage and how to stand out
Proven tactics for inside rounds, extensions, and protecting runway
Whether you’re preparing for your first raise or navigating your next big round, this session will give you insider insights you can use immediately.
Reserve your spot and learn how to fundraise with confidence, even when it’s harder than ever.
Host & Speaker Bios:
Paul Anthony is the Co-Founder & CEO of OpStart
Opstart is a venture-backed startup that provides accounting and finance services to early-stage companies. Prior to OpStart, Paul worked as a venture capitalist, investment banker, and CFO. His experience supporting high-growth companies ignited a passion for building scalable finance workflows and helping founders minimize administrative burdens.
Marie-Eve Levesque, CFO of Deck
As CFO, Marie-Eve has led Deck’s financial strategy through a critical phase of growth. She oversees financial operations, budgeting, and investor reporting, ensuring that Deck scales efficiently while navigating investor dynamics and diligence processes. With a sharp eye for metrics and capital modeling, Marie-Eve has helped articulate Deck’s financial story both internally and to external partners, propelling the company’s mission forward even in a challenging fundraising landscape.
Nicolas Kopp, CEO of Rillet
Nic is the founder and CEO of Rillet, the AI-native ERP for modern accounting teams. Previously the U.S. CEO of fintech unicorn N26, he brings deep experience in scaling finance infrastructure and teams. Nic also spent five years in investment banking at Morgan Stanley and holds degrees from the University of St. Gallen and the London School of Economics.