How to Raise Your First $2M in Pre-Seed Funding
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In this episode of Default Global, we dive deep into the fundraising journey of Kristian Kamber, Co-Founder and CEO of SplxAI, a company breaking new ground in the generative AI cybersecurity space.
Kristian shares how he raised $2 million in pre-seed funding, navigated over 200 VC meetings, and successfully scaled his global-first AI company with a distributed team.
With over 10 years of experience in IT and business leadership, Kristian’s insights are invaluable for any startup founder aiming to raise a seed round in 2024.
Key takeaways:
- How raising $2M in pre-seed funding led to multiple investor offers.
- Why structuring fundraising and finding the right advisors helps avoid mistakes.
- How SplxAI addresses security and ethics in AI chatbot use.
- Tips for building a global remote team while keeping talent and product focus.
- Lessons from 200+ VC meetings to prep for a smoother Series A.
If you're a founder looking to raise money or are interested in the AI and cybersecurity markets, this episode is packed with practical tips and strategies you won't want to miss!
Kristian Kamber on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristian-kamber-b4b05a68/
Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/raI0z1U2Keg
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