Overcoming Startup Fundraising Challenges: Why Startups Fail to Raise – and How to Fix It

Raising capital is one of the biggest hurdles for early-stage startups—and a leading reason why 38% of them fail. In this hands-on workshop, Anna Magiera (Managing Director at ICLUB and mentor at Techstars, Plug and Play, and SHP) breaks down the core reasons why founders struggle to close funding—and what they can do differently.

This workshop is for you if:

• You’ve started raising but aren’t getting traction

• You’re preparing for your first round and want to avoid common mistakes

• You want to build a bulletproof fundraising strategy and toolkit

What we’ll cover:

• Why first-time founders struggle with investor conversations

• What’s missing from most pitch decks and data rooms

• How to build a real investment strategy (and avoid wasting time on the wrong investors)

• Why your fundraising is stuck — and how to get momentum back

• The emotional and strategic traps that kill 6+ months of founder effort

You’ll leave with a clear understanding of what makes or breaks fundraising – and practical steps to take now.

Format: Interactive workshop + live Q&A

Join us and stop fundraising in the dark. Start raising with strategy.