Time & Location
06 May 2026, 15:00 – 18:00
Arbor, 255 Blackfriars Rd, London SE1 9UY
About the event
93% of Seed-funded startups never raise VC funding. This session is built for the 7% who will.
VenturePath and Lewis Silkin invite you to an exclusive afternoon session for Seed-funded founders serious about pursuing a VC raise.
Most venture-potential businesses don't lose a Series A because their business isn't any good, they lose it in the preparation.
This session is structured around three roundtables to close that gap, leaving you with a clear picture of where you stand and what needs to happen to get you "VC-ready".
What to Expect
→ 2026 Series A benchmarks, capital runway, and why raising from a position of strength matters more than ever.
→ The business and legal foundations investors scrutinise and the gaps that delay or derail raises.
→ What's now a "market-standard" deal and what to expect from an incoming VC.
Agenda
→ 15.00 Arrival
→ 15.30 Start
→ 17.30 End
→ 17.30 Networking Drinks
This event is for VenturePath members who are generating £500k-£1.5m in annual revenue and are planning to prepare for a VC raise (£2m-£5m) in the next 12-months.