How is COVID-19 Affecting Venture Funding for Startups?

In this podcast, Burkland talks with a few leading venture capitalists about the impact COVID-19 is having on venture funding for startups.

Host

Ruben Austin, Burkland

SPONSORS

Silicon Valley Bank

Fenwick & West

VENTURE FUNDING PANELISTS

Kunal Mehta, Hearst Ventures

Jake Yormak, Story Ventures

Wendy Xiao Schadeck, North Zone

KEY QUESTIONS

• How is COVID-19 affecting the Venture Capital industry?
• What are the biggest challenges that startups face in a post-COVID-19 world?
• Should my startup go after venture funding now?
• What about deal flow?
• Will SBA loans help startups?
• Where will VCs invest after COVID-19?
• Has your investment strategy significantly changed?
• What advice do you have for pre-seed fundraising at this time?