S2: E8 | Glen Waters | Fundraising, term sheets, and scaling: practical advice for early-stage founders from HSBC’s Head of Early Stage Banking

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Brief Encounters

Richard Mabey

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Welcome to Brief Encounters, an insightful fortnightly podcast series hosted by Richard Mabey, co-founder and CEO of Juro, and a leading voice in legal AI. This podcast brings you bite-sized conversations on the future of work, technology, and the evolving role of legal in driving business growth.

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S2: E8 | Glen Waters | Fundraising, term sheets, and scaling: practical advice for early-stage founders from HSBC’s Head of Early Stage Banking

Brief Encounters

24 minutes 27 seconds

1 month ago

S2: E8 | Glen Waters | Fundraising, term sheets, and scaling: practical advice for early-stage founders from HSBC’s Head of Early Stage Banking

In this episode of Brief Encounters, Richard is joined by Glen Walters, Head of Early Stage Tech and Life Sciences at HSBC Innovation Banking.

They cover:

Why “why you’re raising” matters as much as “how much”
What an investor-ready data room should include
How legal teams can act as business partners
Understanding market standards in term sheets
Trends in valuations, structures, and fundraising terms
Why financial modeling and profitability are essential for startups

A practical guide for founders navigating early-stage fundraising.