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Fundraising documentation can make or break your startup's future, yet most hardware entrepreneurs approach these critical agreements without understanding their long-term implications. This essential workshop demystifies the key documents that govern your relationship with investors and provides practical strategies for protecting founder interests while securing the capital you need to scale.

Led by Alex Lambert, Venture Capital Manager at mHUB Ventures, this session provides insider perspective on fundraising documentation from both sides of the investment table. Alex's role in advancing mHUB's investment strategy in hardtech startups gives him unique insights into what investors look for and how founders can position themselves for successful funding rounds.

Hardware startups face unique challenges in fundraising—from longer development timelines to capital-intensive scaling requirements. This workshop addresses the specific documentation considerations that hardtech entrepreneurs must navigate, helping you avoid common pitfalls that can compromise your company's future flexibility and growth potential.

Drawing from his experience supporting investments, fundraising, portfolio management, and investor engagement at mHUB Ventures, Alex will share practical frameworks for evaluating and negotiating funding terms. You'll learn not just what these documents say, but what they mean for your business in practical terms.

This workshop combines legal fundamentals with practical business strategy, helping you make informed decisions about funding structure that align with your long-term vision. Alex's background in both private banking and venture capital provides comprehensive perspective on the financial and strategic aspects of startup funding.

Who Should Attend:

• Hardware startup founders preparing for their first funding round
• Entrepreneurs seeking to understand investor documentation and terms
• Startups that have received term sheets and need guidance on negotiation
• Founders wanting to avoid common funding documentation mistakes
• Anyone involved in hardtech ventures requiring significant capital investment
• Business advisors working with startups on fundraising strategy

This workshop provides the knowledge and confidence needed to navigate fundraising documentation successfully while protecting your startup's future potential.

About the Instructor

Alex Lambert serves as Venture Capital Manager at mHUB Ventures, where he plays a key role in advancing and executing the firm's investment strategy in hardtech startups. He supports investments, fundraising, portfolio management, and investor engagement for mHUB Ventures, which deploys capital into early-stage hardtech companies at the intersection of manufacturing, MedTech, and sustainability.

Working alongside Managing Partners, Alex helps drive corporate and institutional investor participation, source high-potential founders, and guide early-stage companies toward commercialization. He is actively involved throughout the full investment lifecycle—from due diligence and deal structuring to portfolio support.

Prior to joining mHUB, Alex worked at Merrill Lynch Private Banking, where he collaborated with financial advisors to manage client assets and develop long-term investment strategies. He holds a business degree in Management and Entrepreneurship from Miami University (Ohio).

Passionate about venture capital and the startup ecosystem, Alex is dedicated to backing the next generation of iconic hardtech startups. Outside of investing, he is an avid runner and serves on the NextGen Board of Chicago Run.