Webinar: The Definitive Guide to Raising a Series A in 2024 by Orbitalx Webinars

About This Webinar

Did you know only 19% of businesses that raise a seed round go on to secure a Series A?

So that means over 4 out of 5 companies that load up with £2-3M in seed cash won’t make it.

If you want to find out how to give yourself the very best chance of raising a Series A, this Episode 1 webinar is a must. You will learn:

What are the critical metrics you need to hit?
How fast should you be growing?
How should you think about retention?
How do funds think about product-market-fit?
How should you think about competition?
And how mature does your GTM function need to be?

The panel will be Simon Murdoch from Episode 1, Laura McGinnis from Balderton, Nelly Markova from Molton Ventures and Sasha Vidiborskiy from Atomico, representing some of the top UK VCs.

The event will be hosted by Paul Fifield, EIR at Episode 1 and Operating Advisor at Bessmer Ventures. He is also the author of the recently published The Definitive Guide To Raising A Series A which you can download from here.

This webinar dives deeper into some of the unique insights from that report.

Presenters

Paul Fifield

Entrepreneur-In-Residence at Episode 1 Ventures & Operating Advisor at Bessemer Venture Partners

Paul Fifield, now a CEO Coach , has 20 + years of experience in founding and scaling UK companies into the US and global markets. Over the last 14 years, he has focussed on technology and the internet, co-founding and scaling two companies, and joined two more at a very early stage, one as CRO, and the other as a non-exec board member.

All four companies now have combined sales of $200M, a headcount of 1200 people in the US & UK, and are collectively worth over $1.5B. Two companies have EBITDA north of 40% and all started in the UK and successfully became market leaders in the US.

Paul has also raised over $100M in venture capital predominantly from US funds at all stages.

Simon Murdoch

Managing Partner at Episode 1 Ventures

Simon Murdoch boasts a rich history as an entrepreneur and tech investor, with roots tracing back to the early days of the UK internet boom. Founding his first startup in 1996, he quickly made waves, ultimately selling it to industry giant Amazon.com. Now, as Managing Partner at Episode 1 Ventures, Simon is investing out of their 3rd fund, a £75 million vehicle dedicated to nurturing startups from their inception through the critical Series A stage and beyond.

Beyond the financial backing, Simon and his team at Episode 1 Ventures offer invaluable expertise, strategic insights, and a robust network of connections to empower entrepreneurs on their journey towards growth and market dominance.

Laura McGinnis

Principal at Balderton Capital

Laura McGinnis brings a wealth of experience from the realms of product marketing and strategy, honed over nine years in both corporate giants like H&M and agile scale-ups like Away. Inspired by a passion for technology that serves a greater purpose, Laura transitioned into the venture capital arena to collaborate with visionary founders driving positive change through innovation.

As a Principal at Balderton Capital, Laura focuses her efforts on identifying and supporting early-stage (Seed-Series B) tech companies across the vibrant landscapes of the UK, Ireland, and Benelux. Her investment interests span diverse sectors, including Consumer (including Gaming), e-Commerce Enablement (such as ProcureTech and Supply Chain), Sustainability, and Cybersecurity. Laura's impact is tangible, having played pivotal roles in notable investments like Sylvera's Series B and an undisclosed Series A, while also contributing as a board observer for transformative companies like Coro (security), Request Finance (crypto), and Ramp (crypto). In addition to her investment endeavors, Laura is deeply committed to thesis work, delving into emerging fields such as GenAI/LLM Security, Board Governance, Carbon Markets, and EdTech, where she continues to shape the future of tech-enabled solutions for societal and environmental challenges.

Nelly Markova

Partner at Molten Ventures

Nelly Markova is a Partner at Molten Ventures, bringing a robust background in growth equity investing within the software and Consumer Internet sectors. With eight years of dedicated experience, Nelly was pivotal in establishing and expanding Permira's Growth Opportunities fund in Europe. Before her tenure at Molten Ventures, she served as Vice President at General Atlantic, where she spearheaded investments in the German-speaking regions, leaving a mark on the industry landscape.

Educationally, Nelly holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, where she honed her strategic acumen, and a degree in Computer Science from the Technical University of Munich, laying a solid foundation for her multifaceted approach to venture capital. With her unique blend of financial expertise and technological insight, Nelly is poised to drive growth and innovation within the portfolio of Molten Ventures, propelling forward-thinking ventures towards success.

Sasha Vidiborskiy

Partner at Atomico

Sasha Vidiborskiy is a Partner at Atomico, leveraging his background as a quantum physicist to pioneer investments in cutting-edge technology. Transitioning seamlessly from physics to venture capital, Sasha specialises in backing ventures with complex products, models, and challenges. His investment portfolio spans diverse sectors, including developer tools, cloud infrastructure, open-source technology, blockchain/web3 innovations, and machine learning/artificial intelligence applications.

With a keen eye for emerging trends and disruptive innovations, Sasha is dedicated to driving growth and fostering innovation within the European startup ecosystem. He focuses primarily on enterprise Seed, Series A, and early Series B rounds, strategically positioning Atomico to support visionary founders navigating the intricacies of scaling their ventures. Sasha's commitment to pushing the boundaries of technological advancement makes him an invaluable asset in Atomico's mission to fuel the next generation of transformative startups across Europe.