Entrepreneurs and business owners, join us for an eye-opening discussion on funding strategies for your startup and beyond in today’s volatile market. Our expert panel will demystify the funding landscape. Moderated by business attorneys Matt Benson and Emily Penaskovic of Sheehan Phinney, this session will kick off with a concise Funding 101 overview before diving into a dynamic panel discussion. You’ll learn how to determine if your company is ready for angel, VC or bank funding, what milestones investors look for and which funding options best suit your business at different stages. Whether you’re launching your first venture or exploring capital for a new project, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge to make informed decisions and position your business for success.
This webinar was held on Thursday, November 14, 2024.
Previously with the firm Cook Little, Matt Benson joined Sheehan Phinney as a partner in 2022. He is a corporate attorney and advises his business clients on a variety of legal and business issues. Benson represents entrepreneurs of all types and at all stages of their businesses, from start-up to exit. He is Chair of the BOOST for Startups Practice Group at Sheehan Phinney.
As Chair of the BOOST for Startups Practice Group at the firm, Benson works with startups and other privately held companies. He has counseled his clients on a variety of corporate matters, including entity formation, obtaining angel round financing, venture capital or other debt and/or equity financing, executive and employee compensation, contract issues, equity ownership matters, and exit strategy issues. He also advises his technology-related companies on a wide range of matters specific to them, including software licensing, licensing of intellectual property and website development matters.
Benson also advises doctors, dentists and other healthcare professionals on a variety of matters, including ownership issues, the buying and selling of medical practices, and negotiating employment and other contracts with hospitals.
Emily joined Sheehan Phinney’s Corporate Group after 7 years at the firm Cook Little and was elected a Shareholder in 2023. Her diverse corporate practice encompasses a broad range of transactional, securities and general corporate matters. She represents entrepreneurs and high-growth companies across the business lifecycle, from guiding founders at the earliest stages, to assisting with equity and debt financings through the growth stages, to negotiating later stage exits. Through Sheehan Phinney’s BOOST for Startups program, Emily helps local startups with their most critical legal needs and connects them with valuable resources.
Emily has experience counseling companies in connection with entity formations and restructurings, capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiations, and general corporate governance and strategic matters. Her practice also involves all aspects of trademark protection and intellectual property licensing, and during law school, Emily obtained a Certificate in Intellectual Property.
Jeremy Stanizzi Jeremy Stanizzi is an accomplished commercial lending professional with over 12 years of experience in providing tailored financial solutions to businesses across various industries and sizes. As the Senior Credit Officer at the New Hampshire Business Finance Authority, Jeremy specializes in helping companies secure the capital they need for growth, expansion, and operational success. They have built a strong reputation for structuring and delivering customized loan products, including direct lending, loan participations, loan guarantees, tax exempt bonds, real estate development and start-up capital. Their expertise in structuring complex loan deals, combined with a client-centric approach, has made them a trusted partner in the commercial banking community.
Throughout his career, Jeremy has developed deep relationships with business owners, entrepreneurs, bankers, and financial decision-makers, guiding them through the lending process and offering strategic insights. With a deep understanding of credit analysis, risk management, and market trends, Jeremy ensures that clients receive the best possible financing terms to meet their unique needs.
Jeremy holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of New Hampshire.
Holly NeiweemHolly has over two decades of experience as an investor, operator, and board member. She is currently the founder and Managing Partner of Apprentis Ventures, backing early-stage technology startups. Holly began her career in the industrial space before moving to a $4.5B principal investing business at Morgan Stanley. She co-founded and ran a successful special situations spinout fund, Eight Bar Partners, and served on multiple global boards (U.S, U.K., Japan, Germany, Canada). Before founding Apprentis Ventures, she served as the CFO and COO of a venture-backed cyber company. Holly is passionate about advancing women and LGBTQ+ leaders in tech and a fierce advocate for mental health and suicide prevention.
Chris LustrinoFounder & CEO of KingsCrowd. Lustrino has raised over $8M from 4,000+ investors to build KingsCrowd to 7 figures in revenue utilizing RegCF, RegA+ and RegD 506c. President of raisepapers, a KingsCrowd Company, focused on reducing the cost of filing the paperwork needed to raise under RegCF, RegA+ and RegD 506c. CoFounder & GP of KingsCrowd Capital, a $2M venture fund investing exclusively in CF and A+ deals!
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