In Person

AgStart’s Learn From a Leader Series

April 9, 2025
AgStart Event Center

Event summary

AgStart is a nonprofit organization that supports agriculture, food and health entrepreneurs who are commercializing innovative technologies for a better future. AgStart’s “Learn From a Leader” series hosts local speakers from the agri-food tech sector and supports leaders speaking on topics relevant to its entrepreneurial ecosystem. Its goal is to offer a space to connect with local individuals and learn from leaders in the local agri-food tech sector on topics important to the AgStart community.

Featured agenda item

12:00 – 2:00 pm PDT

Startup Success: Strategies for Attracting Venture Capital

Cooley partners Chris Holly and Dan Knauss will share their strategies for attracting venture capital for startup success. In an ever-evolving investment landscape, this session will explore practical steps founders can take to maximize opportunities for success and reduce friction in fundraising. Topics will include current financing trends, key considerations for an effective IP strategy that will attract targeted venture capital investment, and best practices in preparing for investment due diligence. These topics will be examined across the investment spectrum from seed to exit. Founders will come away with strategies for successfully positioning their company for investment success and navigating their next funding round.

 

For more information, please email Megan Senerchia.

Details and registration

This content is provided for general informational purposes only, and your access or use of the content does not create an attorney-client relationship between you or your organization and Cooley LLP, Cooley (UK) LLP, or any other affiliated practice or entity (collectively referred to as “Cooley”). By accessing this content, you agree that the information provided does not constitute legal or other professional advice. This content is not a substitute for obtaining legal advice from a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction and you should not act or refrain from acting based on this content. This content may be changed without notice. It is not guaranteed to be complete, correct or up to date, and it may not reflect the most current legal developments. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Do not send any confidential information to Cooley, as we do not have any duty to keep any information you provide to us confidential. This content may be considered Attorney Advertising and is subject to our legal notices.