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Kristen Craft brings fresh fundraising strategy to the Foundation Stage atTechCrunch All Stage
Kristen Craft leads a roundtable at TechCrunch All Stage in Boston on July 15, addressing new VC fundraising strategies for 2025 in response to shifting market expectations post-2021. Craft shares insights from her experience at Fidelity Private Shares on effectively navigating the evolving venture capital landscape, emphasizing sustainable growth and adaptive fundraising strategies.
Key points
- Event: TechCrunch All Stage on July 15 in Boston.
- Speaker: Kristen Craft, Head of Business Development at Fidelity Private Shares.
- Focus: New fundraising strategies for 2025, contrasting with 2021.
- Key Insights: Shifting investor expectations demand a sustainable approach to business models.
- Goals: Assist founders in adapting fundraising strategies for a more scrutinous market.
- Craft's Background: Experience as a founder and operator contributes to her understanding of funding challenges.
- Audience: Founders and investors at various stages looking for strategic insights.
Why it matters
- Venture capital dynamics have shifted post-pandemic, emphasizing sustainable growth over rapid expansion.
- Current trends in IT emphasize community-building and adaptability in startup ecosystems.
- An increasing focus on diversity and inclusion in funding, highlighting a shift towards alternative funding strategies.
Kristen Craft's session at TechCrunch All Stage aims to equip founders with the tools necessary for success in the evolving VC landscape of 2025, emphasizing the importance of sustainable growth and strategic adaptation in fundraising.