Funded Female Founders - Scaling to Series A and Beyond

Apr 16, 12:30 – 3:30 AM (UTC)

Silicon Valley, San Francisco Bay Area

CANOPY Menlo Park, 1300 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, 94025

​Join us for an evening spotlighting powerhouse female founders and the investors who back them. This event is for post-seed founders gearing up for Series A (and beyond) fundraising—featuring candid conversations, strategic insights, and high-impact networking.

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About this event

Funded Female Founders: Scaling to Series A and Beyond

​In community partnership with Founders Creative, we’re bringing together a curated group of investors, operators, and founders who are scaling fast and thinking bigger.

​Come ready to connect, learn, and share what it really takes to raise your next round.

​Topics: 

Fundraising & Capital Strategy - Fundraising as a Female Founder: What’s Changing, What’s Not. What VCs Really Look for at Series A.

​Speakers: 

​🔥 Why Attend?

  • ​Tactical Fundraising Advice from both founders and investors who’ve successfully raised and deployed capital
  • ​Live Panels & Discussions designed to surface what really matters in today’s funding landscape
  • ​High-Quality Networking with VCs, angels, and other growth-stage founders who are scaling serious companies
  • ​Optional VIP Access to attendee contact lists (opt-in only) so you can follow up and build lasting relationships
  • ​Community-Led that go deeper than a standard pitch or panel

Panelists

  • Iris Sun

    500 Global

    Investor

  • Aishwarya Srinivasan

    Fireworks AI

    Growth

  • Vicki Knott

    CruxOCM

    CEO & Co-Founder

  • Leila Golchehreh

    Relyance AI

    Founder

Moderator

  • Sophie Alcorn

    Alcorn Immigration Law

    Founder

When

When

Wednesday, April 16, 2025
12:30 AM – 3:30 AM (UTC)

Hosts

  • James Gee

    Startup Grind

    Global Sales Director

  • Mabel Chan

    Superconnected

    Founder

Organizers

  • James Gee

    Startup Grind

    Global Partnerships Manager

  • Derek Andersen

    Startup Grind

    Chapter Organizer

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Google Cloud

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DuploCloud

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