Raising Capital with Confidence

How can founders better understand the venture capital landscape and approach fundraising with clarity and confidence?

This workshop will provide a clear overview of the startup funding journey, introduce essential VC terminology, and highlight the key differences between the Silicon Valley and GCC funding environments

In this session, you’ll learn: 

● How to understand the different stages of startup funding. 
● How to familiarise yourself with key venture capital terminology. 
● How to approach investor conversations with greater confidence and clarity. 
 

This session will feature insights from Andrea Azzolari, Fund Principal at Plug &Play Andrea has supported 20+ venture investments across Saudi Arabia and the GCC and has led accelerator and venture platforms supporting 140+ startups. His experience includes AI, Fintech, SaaS, PropTech, and Digital Commerce, and he works closely with startups, corporates, and investors aligned with Vision 2030. Whether you’re actively fundraising, preparing for your first investor meeting, or simply exploring your next steps as a founder, this workshop will give you practical tools you can use immediately.