
Venture Voices | Mountside Ventures Video
30 July, 2025What separates a good raise from a great one in today’s market?
In this episode of Venture Voices, we sit down with Jon Steinberg, Co-founder of Mountside Ventures, a fundraising advisory firm that has supported over 150 startups across Europe. Jon shares what he's learned from helping early-stage companies raise smarter, and what makes a raise truly stand out at Seed, Series A, and Series B.
Whether you're scaling a startup, raising your next round, or advising portfolio companies, this conversation is packed with insight from the heart of the ecosystem.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Mountside Ventures & Jon Steinberg
02:09 Identifying Gaps in the VC Ecosystem
05:54 Challenges in Fundraising for Founders
09:50 The Art and Science of Series A and B Fundraising
13:57 The Role of Founders in Fundraising Success
18:06 The Evolution of Fundraising Timelines
21:54 Navigating Term Sheets and Investor Relationships
25:52 Post-Fundraising Strategies for Founders
30:05 The Future of Funding and Market Trends
33:57 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways