Bridges to the Coasts: Mastering the Fundraising Journey

​IMPORTANT: Please note to be eligible for this event, you will need to purchase a ticket to the TechChicago Week Capital Summit here.

​Join us for a discussion designed to equip founders with fundraising insights from seasoned venture investors and J.P. Morgan.

​The event will kick off with a fireside chat, where our expert panel will delve into key topics such as market trends, fundraising do's and don'ts, and unique tactics they've seen employed in fundraising. Gain insights on how to navigate a competitive funding environment and what investors are looking for in today's market.

​​Following the fireside chat, participate in stage-specific breakout groups for more intimate and focused discussions.

​Panelists:

• ​Hustle Fund is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm investing in hilariously-early pre-seed founders that look like anyone and come from anywhere.

• ​SIERRA Ventures is an San Mateo-based early-stage venture firm investing in the future of Enterprise and Emerging Technologies.

• ​Mercato Partners is a Salt Lake City-based investment firm with $1B in AUM investing in growth-stage founders that are Building Better, beyond the bay.

• ​Zach Hammond is an Executive Director at the J.P. Morgan Private Bank on their Private Business Advisory team. He and his team provide business owners with customized advice on managing growth, navigating market trends, transitioning ownership, planning for governance complexities, executing business transactions, and more.