IoT+Coffee Break: StartupInvestment: Arkley Brinc VC, Leapfunder, Future Industry Ventures, Redstone

Once again, IoT+ explores an interesting topic with concrete examples by experts in technology investments like Redstone, Leapfunder, and ArkleyBrinc to demonstrate why the innovative power of IoT warrants investments into upcoming, fast-scaling companies.
We will explore questions such as

- As an IoT startup, how do I attract the right investors in my next fundraisng round?
- How can business angels, venture capital or public money support my business idea?
- What should I do and what should definitely not do?

Whether you are preparing your next investment round, are already in the middle of it, or would simply like to learn more about what is key in investments in deep tech - join us of an afternoon and ask our experts yourself!
The IoT+ Coffee Break is dedicated to networking in an entertaining, interactive format and invites all interested parties to listen, learn and participate. Moderated by Fatlinda Nikqi, IoT+ Network continues the successful series of Coffee Breaks where you can learn about the variety of IoT application possibilities during this short afternoon event.

Bryony Cooper - Managing Partner - Arkley Brinc VC
Title: Fundraising Perspectives on Early-Stage IoT Startups in Europe
Raising investment for IoT or Connected Hardware startups is never easy, and comes with a unique set of challenges. Having founded companies in London, Berlin and Warsaw whilst deeply immersed in the startup ecosystem for the past 12 years, Bryony brings multiple fundraising perspectives to the table: as a startup founder raising investment, as a mentor coaching founders on their fundraising journey, and now as a VC investing into early/seed-stage IoT companies.

Tienko Rasker - CEO - Leapfunder
Title: How to find the right business angel for your Startup
Leapfunder aims to introduce startups to an extensive European Angel list and help find financing. We offer support and financial tools. Leapfunder financial products aim to enhance a direct relationship between the startup and the investor.

Mohamed Foulser - Investor - Future Industry Ventures & Redstone
Title: The value add of investors
Startups often have to qualify the value add of investors, which comes with its fair share of questions that founders ask themselves. Mohamed will look to shed some light on the perspectives that various investors can bring to the table and how founders could better prepare themselves for selecting investors to share their journey with.