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

Raising capital is often seen as the goal—but for many founders, it’s not the right path.

Join us for a Startup Cafe designed specifically for women founders navigating decisions around funding, growth, and building sustainable companies.

This session brings together investors, founders, and operators for an honest, practical conversation about what it actually takes to raise capital—and when it might not be the right move.

We’ll cover:

• What investor readiness actually looks like

• When it makes sense to raise capital (and when it doesn’t)