Startup Cafe: How to Raise Capital (and When Not To)

Raising capital is often seen as the default path for startups—but it’s not always the right one.

This Startup Cafe is designed to challenge that assumption.

Join Portland-based investors and operators for a candid conversation about how to actually think about capital strategy. We’ll explore when raising money makes sense, when it doesn’t, and what founders often get wrong when they jump into fundraising too early.

If you’re considering raising—or feel like you “should be”—this conversation will help you step back and make a more intentional decision.

Who This Is For

• Founders thinking about raising capital