On December 8th, we welcomed Kipras Vaičekauskas, Associate at Practica Capital, for an engaging Investor Hour webinar focused on one of the most challenging topics for early-stage founders: raising a first investment.
During the session, Kipras shared the investor’s perspective on what truly matters long before a pitch deck is ever sent. The discussion explored how venture capitalists assess founding teams, early traction, and readiness for funding, as well as the importance of preparation and clarity when approaching investors.
Beyond the mechanics of fundraising, the webinar talked bout the value of building strong, long-term relationships with investors, ones that extend well beyond the fundraising process itself. Kipras offered practical insights on how founders can communicate more effectively with VCs, avoid common pitfalls, and set realistic expectations for collaboration after an investment is made.
The session provided founders with actionable takeaways and a clearer understanding of how investors think, helping clarify early-stage fundraising and make the process more transparent and approachable.
We would like to thank Kipras for sharing his experience and all participants who joined the discussion and contributed with thoughtful questions.
