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Early-Stage Financing: Setting the Stage for Future Success
Join Morrison Foerster and UC Davis Venture Catalyst for a five-part webinar series exploring the challenges and opportunities facing today's food and agriculture innovators. Designed for entrepreneurs, this series will bring together leading Morrison Foerster lawyers, investors, operators, and industry executives for practical conversations around five of the most critical issues companies face as they move from innovation to commercialization and scale.
Raising capital requires balancing immediate financing needs with long-term ownership, control, and growth objectives. This session will explore what Food + Ag investors are funding in 2026, how founders can position themselves for successful fundraising, and strategies for navigating financing terms, investor expectations, and early-stage diligence.
Featured Speakers
- Janine Elliott, Associate Director, New Venture Resources at UC Davis Venture Catalyst
- Alfredo B.D. Silva, Partner, Morrison Foerster