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Raising capital in this financing environment is a challenge. It is important that you understand your business, your market, and the financing ecosystem so you can make the right choices to see your business reach its full potential. This session will help you understand how to raise capital from third parties, including selecting the right investors to help you achieve your goals. WilmerHale Partner Ed Pease (of the firm’s emerging company practice), alongside WilmerHale associate Avery Reaves, will present with on early-stage financings and raising seed capital.

The presentation will cover key issues for startup companies when raising capital, including:
· how to prepare your company for the fundraising process,
· understanding the different potential sources of capital, and
· understanding the legal and regulatory implications of fundraising