How to Raise Money in the Age of AI

AI has created opportunity, excitement and noise in the fundraising market. This session explores what investors are really looking for, how founders can stand out, and what credible investment readiness looks like in the age of AI. 

AI is changing the fundraising landscape for founders and growth businesses. As more companies position themselves around AI, and as investors become both more interested and more discerning, the bar is shifting. 

This session will explore what investors are really looking for, how founders should think about positioning, traction and credibility, and what it now takes to stand out in a market where almost every pitch references AI in some way. 

It will focus on how to communicate AI clearly, avoid overclaiming, demonstrate real commercial potential and show why the business is defensible, investable and capable of creating lasting value. 

Who should attend

This session is for founders, CEOs and senior leaders in early-stage and scaling businesses who are raising investment now or expect to in the future. 

It will be particularly relevant for businesses building AI-led products or services, as well as companies using AI as part of a broader commercial proposition and wanting to understand how that will be viewed by investors. 

Why it’s relevant

AI has changed both the opportunities and the noise in the investment market. More businesses are presenting themselves as AI-enabled, but investors are becoming more disciplined about what is real, what is defensible and what creates genuine value. 

Founders need to understand how to talk about AI with clarity, how to avoid overclaiming, and how to demonstrate commercial potential in a more crowded and more scrutinised market. 

This session is relevant because it will help businesses understand how fundraising expectations are evolving and what credible investment readiness looks like in this environment. 

What you’ll take away

You will gain practical insight into how investors are evaluating AI-related opportunities, what makes a business compelling in the current market, and how founders should position their story, traction and ambition. 

The session will also explore common mistakes, how to communicate AI credibly, and what businesses need to do to raise money more effectively in a fast-moving investment landscape.