31/07/2025

πŸŽ₯ John Cassidy (Kindred Capital): Strategy for a Fundraising Process (getting Series A ready)

As a scientist, founder, and former CEO, John Cassidy knows exactly what it feels like to go through the trials and errors of raising money. Since becoming part of the Kindred team, John has now been on both sides of the story. Together with his partners at Kindred, he is taking his learned experiences to provide founders with a better experience when they’re fundraising. 

In this nextGEN INSIGHTS session, John talked about:

  • How VC funds operate

  • The necessity of sticking to timelines, strict processes, and using momentum

  • The importance of reminding yourself that you are in control of your fundraising