Fundraising in 2026: How the Bar Has Quietly Moved

As capital markets recalibrate and competitive dynamics evolve, the bar for venture-backed companies has shifted in subtle but significant ways. This discussion, led by Pillsbury partner Christina Pearson, Stefan Kuentz, Swisscom Ventures, and Alan Bressers, AXOM Partners, will explore how expectations around growth, efficiency, defensibility and exit pathways are changing across early- and later-stage financings.

​4:30 – 5:00 PM
Check In & Networking

5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
Panel discussion

5:45 – 6:00 PM
Audience Q&A

6:00 – 7:00 PM
Networking 

For more information and to register, please visit the event page.