How to Raise Venture Capital: AI Startup Pitches & Investor Advice

New VC Unfiltered Episode - Live from Lightning Round VIII

Step inside Lightning Round VIII for an unfiltered look at how venture investors evaluate early-stage startups. The episode opens with a candid investor panel covering what VCs are looking for in today's market, emerging AI trends, and the biggest mistakes founders make when fundraising.

Then watch four innovative startups pitch live:

• a2a cloud
• Contrax AI
• Prilog
• KINDRED

Hear real-time questions, investor feedback, and the final decision as the judges choose this round's champion. Featuring insights from Kunal Phalak (WestBridge Capital), Zachary Betts (Zandia Ventures), and Keith Yoder (Innovent Capital).

Whether you're raising capital, investing, or simply want to see how startup pitches are evaluated behind closed doors, this episode offers a front-row seat to the action.