We are so excited to announce the 2nd annual VentureFizz Startup Fundraising Summit! This is an invite-only event for Founders & Investors on February 19th in Boston. You can click here to request an invite.
The theme for this year’s event is:Â Return to Growth
After a few uncertain years in the startup industry, there is renewed energy in the Boston tech scene. The AI platform shift is in full force, making way for a return to growth. We are seeing powerful momentum across the ecosystem, from record-breaking seed rounds to the resurgence of scale-up capital for Boston’s next generation of category leaders.
On February 19th, the VentureFizz Fundraising Summit brings together an elite group of Founders and Investors to decode the 2026 fundraising playbook. It’s an afternoon of tactical learning designed to help you navigate a market that values both aggressive innovation and fiscal discipline.
What to Expect:
- The VC Perspective: Hear from Boston’s most active investors on what differentiates a “must-fund” deal in today’s landscape.
- The Founder Playbook: Real stories from entrepreneurs who successfully closed VC funding in the last 12 months.
- Curated Networking: This event is invite-only, so every conversation is an opportunity. Our goal is to ensure that you walk away with connections to help you along in your journey.
Speakers:
- Reed Sturtevant, General Partner at Engine Ventures
- Nilanjana Bhowmik, Founder & General Partner at Converge
- Brian Devaney, Partner at Underscore
- Erez Kaminski, Founder & CEO at Ketryx
- Robert Brennan, Co-Founder & CEO at OpenHands
- Maya Said, Founder & CEO at Outcomes4Me
- Prithvi Tanwar, Partner at Polsinelli
- Cory Munchbach, Tech CEO & Board Director
Join us! The cost is only $35. Click here to request an invite.
