Voice of FinTech®

Penny Schiffer, CEO and co-founder of Raized.ai, a Swiss-based start-up determined to make early-stage investing smarter using data, AI and analytics, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast about the pain points in the early-stage investing for investors and start-ups, how to address them using technology, product development and fundraising approach and more.

Show Notes

Penny Schiffer, CEO and co-founder of Raized.ai, a Swiss-based start-up determined to make early-stage investing smarter using data, AI and analytics, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast about the pain points in the early-stage investing for investors and start-ups, how to address them using technology, product development and fundraising approach and more.

Here is the exciting story of Penny and smart VC (or early-stage) investing:

  • Penny's journey from Accenture and Swisscom to the startup world
  • Pain points in VC investing? 
  • Every VC firm would like to find the best startups earlier; many rely on their network and inbound ideas. So why is it not enough? 
  • Startups love to work with efficient partners: how can their communication about potential fundraising with VCs be improved.
  • Many investors stay that early-stage investing is more about backing a team rather than an idea. So how does an AI solution can help assess the team? 
  • Word of advice for startups approaching VCs and pitching to raise funds
  • Alternatives to VC funding (clients, angels, grants)
  • Raized.ai's solution - a B2B SaaS company
  • Where is Raized.ai on its journey in terms of product development and funding
  • What are the following milestones ahead of you? I hear that you are hiring?
  • Best way to reach out if you are interested in becoming a client, investor or want to join Raized.ai's team

What is Voice of FinTech®?

Aiming to inspire entrepreneurs around the world to launch their new ventures. Connect FinTech enthusiasts with start-ups, incubators, accelerators, investors and incumbents.