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11-14-19 Panel Discussion on Venture Capital: Identifying the Ideal Long-Term Investor

**Title: The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Right Investors for Your Startup | Silicon Valley Panel Discussion**

Are you an entrepreneur looking for investors for your startup but don’t know where to start? Join our distinguished panel as they discuss what entrepreneurs need to consider when selecting investors who can provide the funding and long-term partnership crucial for your company’s development.

In this informative panel discussion, we will cover the following key topics:
1. Understanding the different types of investors in the Silicon Valley startup ecosystem.
2. Effective strategies for identifying and reaching investors that align with your company’s goals.
3. Essential questions to ask potential investors to ensure the right fit.
4. Conducting due diligence on potential investors to make informed decisions.
5. Tips and insights on successfully closing the deal.

**About the Panelists:**

SC Moatti, Managing Partner at Mighty Capital: SC Moatti is a seasoned entrepreneur and managing partner at Mighty Capital, a leading Silicon Valley venture capital firm. With an impressive track record at Facebook, Nokia, and Electronic Arts, she brings a wealth of experience in building products that resonate with global audiences. [source](https://www.scmoatti.com/)

Fabian Hansen, Co-founder at Presight Capital: Fabian Hansen is a co-founder of Presight Capital, an international venture arm of Apeiron Investment Group based in San Francisco. With a focus on initial investments of $1M, Presight Capital has invested in 14 US-based companies since its establishment in 2019. [source](https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabian-hansen-presight/)

Anna Fokina, Senior Associate at DCVC Bio: Anna Fokina is a Senior Associate at DCVC Bio, a venture capital fund specialized in agtech and computational life science. Prior to her role at DCVC Bio, Anna gained valuable experience at Monsanto Growth Ventures, one of the most active global investors in agriculture. [source](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-fokina-4913b49/)

**About the Moderator:**

Roger Rappoport, Leader of Procopio’s Emerging Growth and Technology Practice Group: Roger Rappoport is a seasoned advisor to startup and emerging growth companies in industries such as information technology, telecommunications, life sciences, and cleantech. His expertise spans all stages of the business lifecycle, from inception to mergers and acquisitions. [source](https://www.procopio.com/attorneys/roger-b-rappoport)

Join us for this valuable discussion, packed with actionable insights and practical advice for entrepreneurs looking to secure the right investors for their startup. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from industry experts and take your business to the next level.

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Are you an entrepreneur looking for investors for your startup but don’t know which ones are right for you?

A distinguished panel will discuss what entrepreneurs need to consider when selecting investors that will not only provide the funding you need, but who can be long-term partners that can help you through the critical years of your company’s development.

The panel will discuss:

1) the different types of investors in the Silicon Valley startup ecosystem

2) the best way of identifying and reaching investors that are right for your company

3) the questions you should ask potential investors

4) the kind of due diligence you should conduct on potential investors

5) how to close the deal

and more!

About the Panelists
SC Moatti, Mighty Capital

SC Moatti is the managing partner of Mighty Capital, a Silicon Valley venture capital firm, and Products That Count, one of the largest communities of early adopters in the world. Previously, she built products that billions of people use at Facebook, Nokia and Electronic Arts. Andrew Chen, one of Uber’s top executives, called SC “a genius at making mobile products people love.” For more information, visit scmoatti.com.

Fabian Hansen, Presight Capital

Fabian Hansen is the co-founder of Presight Capital, the San Francisco-based international venture arm of Apeiron Investment Group. Since launching the fund in early 2019, Fabian has invested in 14 companies based in the US. Presight is sector and stage agnostic and targets initial investments of $1M. Besides Presight, Fabian also manages the fund investments of Christian Angermayer’s Family Office Apeiron Investment Group. Fabian invested as an LP into several venture capital funds prior to Presight and Apeiron, Fabian worked at Prehype, a company builder in New York, and PROfounders Capital, one of EU’s leading seed stage funds. Originally from Germany, he holds a masters degree from the London School of Economics.

Anna Fokina, DCVC

Anna Fokina is a Senior.Associate at DCVC Bio, an early stage venture capital fund focused on agtech and computational life science. Previously she was on the investment team at Monsanto Growth Ventures (MGV), the venture capital arm of Monsanto, which was one of the most active investors globally in agriculture.

Prior to joining MGV, Anna was a long-short equity analyst at Moore Capital Management and SC Fundamental. Before that, she was an investment banking analyst in the M&A group at Centerview Partners. Anna received a BA in Economics-Mathematics from Columbia University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

About the Moderator:

Roger Rappoport is the leader of Procopio’s Emerging Growth and Technology Practice Group. He has extensive experience in advising startup and emerging growth companies in the information technology, telecommunications, life sciences and cleantech industries. His practice is focused on assisting companies at all stages in their life cycle, from inception through seed, angel and venture capital raises, mergers and acquisitions.

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