What investors want: Capital Raising in 2026

​What are investors looking for in 2026? 

​The bar for capital raising has never been higher. With greater competition, and AI making timelines from MVP to market much faster, the funding landscape for 2026 looks very different from even a few years ago. For funding, this means increased selectivity, heightened due diligence and a focus on clear pathways to revenue, adding new pressure for founders.  

​So what do founders need to know? And what do investors really want? Join us online this February 23rd as we pick the brains of two investors and a KPMG specialist to unpack what they’re looking for in 2026. 

​This session is designed to give founders the insights and practical actions they need to prepare for the funding environment in the year ahead. 

​You’ll hear from: 

• ​Andrew Poesaste, Partner at Rampersand

• ​Justine Carzino, Investment Principal at OneVentures

• ​Sarah Josey, KPMG Partner who has helped early‑stage startups raise with confidence on what she’s hearing on the ground 

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Moderated by Amanda Price, Head of KPMG High Growth Ventures

​Together, we’ll unpack: 

• ​What founders should be doing in the next 6–12 months to raise smarter 

• ​How the landscape has changed in the past year  

• ​Why clarity and transparency now shape whether you close a round 
  

​If you’re planning to raise in 2026 and want to get inside the minds of top VCs, this session will answer all your burning questions and help you gain confidence in what investors want.