Jenny Fleiss & Larry Cheng on Early-Stage Fundraising

Rent the Runway Co-founder to Discuss Fundraising Strategies

Rent the Runway, a company exceeding a decade in operation, has secured over $500 million in funding and recently submitted its initial public offering (IPO) filing with a valuation surpassing $1 billion.

Jenny Fleiss, a co-founder of Rent the Runway, currently serves on the boards of prominent organizations such as Shutterfly, Party City, and Rent the Runway itself.

Furthermore, she is a partner at Volition Capital, working alongside Larry Cheng.

An Upcoming TechCrunch Live Discussion

Fleiss and Cheng are scheduled to participate in an upcoming episode of TechCrunch Live. Their conversation will center on their approaches to fundraising.

For Fleiss, the discussion will also explore how her experience in establishing a unicorn company now shapes her investment decisions in early-stage startups.

The current climate for early-stage fundraising will also be analyzed, noting its significant divergence from the conditions prevalent a decade ago.

This event is set for Wednesday, November 10th, at 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET. Registration is available and free of charge!

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This is achieved through discussions with founders and the investors who support them, examining their selection processes, problem-solving approaches, and strategies for rapid business growth.

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