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Funded | How They Raised Millions

Jason Yeh
Fundraising
Venture Capital
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Startups
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Startup Financing

The tech media loves a splashy funding announcement - millions of dollars injected into a hot startup primed to become a unicorn. But what about the work behind those headlines? Host Jason Yeh, a former VC and venture-backed startup founder, talks with entrepreneurs about how they raised the capital to launch world-changing startups. Their conversations uncover incredible stories including caution... more

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Too many founders think they need capital before they can make real progress — but that's exactly the mindset that keeps them stuck. In this episode, Jason breaks down the "parked car" trap: why waiting for funding before moving forward is the wrong ... more

On this episode of Funded, Mohak Nahta, founder and CEO of Atlys, returns three years after his first appearance to share what building a real business actually looks like after the Series A. He talks about pivoting hard from B2B to B2C, navigating i... more

On this episode of Funded, Jackson Schultz, co-founder and CEO of ArgusEye, shares how he left Google right after the birth of his second son, with no VC network and no hardware background, to build a cybersecurity platform for connected devices. He ... more

If your pitch deck or investor emails are full of words like "tremendous latent potential," "highly efficacious," or "flywheels of growth" — this episode is for you. In this Backchannel episode, Jason breaks down why flowery language and SAT words ar... more

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Mohak Nahta
Founder and CEO of Atlys
Atlys
Episode: Mohak Nahta – How Atlys Raised a $36M Series C from Susquehanna After 11x Growth | Ep 62
Jackson Schultz
Co-founder and CEO of Argus AI
Argus AI
Episode: Jackson Schultz – How an Angel Army of CISOs Unlocked a Lead Investor for ArgusEye | Ep 61
Alex Bazzell
Co-founder of Unrivaled, the women's basketball league
Unrivaled
Episode: Alex Bazzell – How Bessemer Found Unrivaled & Wrote a $35M Term Sheet Overnight | Ep 60
Emilė Radytė
Co-founder and CEO of Samphire Neuro
Samphire Neuro
Episode: Emilė Radytė – How a Cold LinkedIn DM Led to $5M from In Venture & Fortify | Ep 59
Kevin Loesch
Partner at Inventure, lead investor in the round
Inventure
Episode: Emilė Radytė – How a Cold LinkedIn DM Led to $5M from In Venture & Fortify | Ep 59
Aaron Ginsburg
A partner at Fenwick and West focusing on technology startups and investors
Fenwick and West
Episode: TBC 138: Do SAFE investors need to be accredited? (Interview with Aaron Ginsburg @ Fenwick)
Minna Song
Co-founder of Elise AI
Elise AI
Episode: TBC 135: Ask for Help: Fundraising Storytelling
Jeff Bussgang
Longtime professor at Harvard Business School and partner at Flybridge Capital
Flybridge Capital
Episode: TBC111: The NEW Bar for Raising Pre-Seed Rounds
Curtis Northcutt
Founder and CEO of CleanLab, a company focused on adding trust to data in AI systems
CleanLab
Episode: How Curtis Northcutt Closed a $25M Series A for Cleanlab (Curtis Northcutt / Cleanlab - Ep 51)

Host

Jason Yeh
Host with a background in venture capital and startup exits; leads fundraising-focused conversations and practical frameworks.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 163 ratings
  • Great pod

    I just got recommended this podcast from another founder friend and I’m so happy I did! Great guests and information on venture capital.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nat Halsey
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great actionable insights

    Was reccomended by one of my investors & grateful for it.

    Incredible content & relatable.

    Keep them coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KT_💋
    United States2 years ago
  • Great listen

    Great vibes, really informative. Keep it up! 🤘

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SarahStoker
    United States2 years ago
  • Fundraising genius

    Jason and his guests bring forth digestible knowledge and tangible takeaways that leave the listener feeling so empowered!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yazer7
    United States3 years ago
  • Wealth of info

    And great advice

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KD_5_
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners value credible legal and investor-relations insights that help move fundraising forward.
The host keeps complex VC concepts digestible with structured takeaways and post-show analysis.
Founders appreciate practical, actionable fundraising guidance and real-world stories from guests.

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Mohak Nahta – How Atlys Raised a $36M Series C from Susquehanna After 11x Growth | Ep 62
Q: Yeah. Well, Mohak, I want to pause you there because this is already a jumping off point for a really interesting conversation.
We discussed that you need to present a hardcore business with solid economics and a clear go-to-market plan, not just a flashy story; the focus is on scale, defensibility, and long-term vision.
Jackson Schultz – How an Angel Army of CISOs Unlocked a Lead Investor for ArgusEye | Ep 61
Q: Tell me what you were doing at Google and how that experience influenced your move into hardware security.
Jackson explains he was part of a small, high-performing team at Google focusing on risk and security, which gave him firsthand insight into the challenges of securing connected devices and how to apply that experience to his own startup.
Emilė Radytė – How a Cold LinkedIn DM Led to $5M from In Venture & Fortify | Ep 59
Q: How did the lead investor relationship with Inventure form, given it started with a cold outreach?
Inventure pursued Emilė after a robust initial fundraising phase; a partner aggressively reached out via LinkedIn, they connected deeply during a rapid, in-person meeting, and they chose to co-lead with Fortify Ventures due to their operational experience and commitment to support in two markets.
Emilė Radytė – How a Cold LinkedIn DM Led to $5M from In Venture & Fortify | Ep 59
Q: What prompted Emilė to pursue this venture after her PhD and clinical work?
Her realization that depressive symptoms linked to hormonal cycles were under-studied and under-served led to a translational research path and ultimately a co-founded company focused on providing real solutions for women's health through regulated neurotechnology.
TBC 138: Do SAFE investors need to be accredited? (Interview with Aaron Ginsburg @ Fenwick)
Q: How would this founder execute changes when applying Reg S as opposed to Regulation D?
If applying Reg S, the founder must ensure that the investor meets the necessary representations and warranties, particularly regarding their status at the time of investment and conversion into equity. A side letter may be used to clarify these terms without altering the standard SAFE.

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What is Funded about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, founder-focused look at how startups raise capital, with guest conversations that emphasize real-world fundraising tactics, legal considerations, and storytelling that resonates with investors. Episodes explore topics from investor targeting and narrative storytelling to calendar management, timing, and navigating securities law, often grounded in personal founder experiences and actionable frameworks. The show stands out for its emphasis on actionable takeaways, practical coaching, and access to seasoned professionals who illuminate the fundraising journey beyond hype.

Noteworthy angles include the emphasis on building credibility early, leveraging legal support, and treating fundraising as a structured process with repeatabl... more

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Recent guests on Funded include:

1. Mohak Nahta
2. Jackson Schultz
3. Alex Bazzell
4. Emilė Radytė
5. Kevin Loesch
6. Aaron Ginsburg
7. Minna Song
8. Jeff Bussgang

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