Leela Capital is an advisory firm that supports venture businesses with their fund raising activities at the Seed+ to early Series B stage.

With a combined 25+ years experience in the venture space as advisors, investors and operators LC’s experts are passionate in their mission to shape the venture capital universe of tomorrow where deals truly benefit everyone and great companies thrive.

Operating across sector, but with a particular focus in the fintech, proptech, cleantech and SaaS sectors, LC’s partners have raised close to £1bn in venture financing across their careers.

LC also operate a Nurture Program through which earlier stage companies can benefit from the advice and guidance of LC’s experts.

This session, delivered exclusively to Level39 members by Stephen Price, a Partner at Leela Capital, explores a typical fund raising journey highlighting some common pitfalls and mistakes, including some from painful personal experience. Stephen will also look at the different types of funding available and what VC funds look for when making early stage investments.