Community Newsletter #49
What’s new: Seattle Tech Week, Live with Halle Tecco, Leslie's Office Hours, and Part 2 of our “0 to 1” Guide in the Founder Hub
Hi Friends 👋
Summer is in full swing and the G&W engine is running hot. From powerful conversations to practical tools, here’s a quick update on everything we’ve been up to and what’s coming next!
Seattle Tech Week is around the corner and we are thrilled to connect with you all IRL!
Earlier this month, Leslie went live on all things healthcare with investor Halle Tecco. Catch the TLDR here.
Zero to One Guide, Part 2: Types of Capital and How Rounds Really Work is live! Founders, read it before you pitch. More below.
Plus, our recently launched Founder Hub! Your go-to space for tactical resources and curated funding opportunities to navigate the early stage (and messy middle) with grit and grace.
Let’s go 👇
🔜 Seattle Tech Week
We’re thrilled to return to Seattle Tech Week next week for our marquee Women Founders & Funders Brunch. Join us IRL for meaningful convos and connections at the stunning Pacific Science Center. Note, the event is currently at capacity but we will be letting folks off the waitlist as RSVPs change.
📍 Tuesday, July 29 at 10AM
👉 RSVP now
🔁 ICYMI: Live with Halle Tecco
🎙 We kicked off July with a powerful fireside chat with Halle on healthcare investing, why she pressed pause on angel checks, and the book she wished existed when she started.
One takeaway? Healthcare belongs to everyone. The industry needs newcomers and fresh ideas, and you do not need an MD to have a voice in how AI and innovation reshape it.
🎯 Plus, Leslie’s Office Hours, “Should I Raise VC?” edition
Ten hand-selected founders joined an intimate, unscripted conversation on early-stage capital strategy. Together, we compared notes, shared real stories, and left with clear takeaways on how early stage founders can navigate the billion dollar question.
🧠 The 0 to 1 Guide, Part 2: Types of Capital and How Rounds Really Work
If Part 1 helped you decide whether to raise VC, Part 2 breaks down from whom.
The people you invite to your cap table have a big impact on your company's trajectory. Before you close a round (actually, before you even pitch) make sure you understand whether your incentives are aligned.
In this edition, we demystify:
The four major players: Angel Investors, Venture Capital Funds, Crossover Funds, Corporate Venture Capital
What actually shapes an investor’s behavior?
The checkpoints investors look for on your hike up a mountain
🔎 Read Part 2 now → “Types of Capital and How Rounds Really Work”
💸 Grants & Accelerators Roundup
Latest funding opportunities are live! Remember, this list now lives permanently on the Founder Hub. We update it continuously with the latest funding programs on our radar.
Project W Women Entrepreneurs Boot Camp (WEB) | Health Tech: taking place Sep 11 in San Francisco, this program supports women founders building healthcare solutions with a day of expert mentorship from leading healthcare execs and investors.
Capital & Catalyst Grant: offers $40K in funding and mentorship to women-owned food or beverage businesses with $500K+ lifetime sales and 2.5+ years in business; with Enthuse Foundation & Spearhead Global. Apply by Jul 28.
SPC Founder Fellowship: offers $400K for 7% on a SAFE plus $600K guaranteed in next round to entrepreneurs at the -1 to 0 idea stage building venture-backable startups; cohort begins October. Apply by Aug 03.
🚀 Head over to our blog for the full list, currently at 27 live opportunities!
Until next time 👋
Graham & Walker is an early-stage venture fund backing extraordinary founders and ideas that break the mold.