✅Prepare your data rooms – Ensure all necessary data and documents are available in advance.

✅Network early – "Your network is your net worth." Build relationships continuously, not just before fundraising.

✅Maintain professionalism and engagement – Poor communication is a red flag for investors.

✅Balance funding sources – Grants can support early-stage startups but relying too heavily on them may hinder commercial growth.

By the end of the session, two startups, Argus AI and Cardneto, pitched their businesses and received real-time feedback from the managing partner and investment analyst of Zero One Hundred VC. The feedback highlighted strengths, areas for improvement, and potential concerns that investors might have.

The session reinforced Moldova’s growing reputation as an emerging hub for both investors and startups. With a strong talent pool, a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem, and flagship events like the Startup Moldova Summit, Moldova continues to attract increasing interest from the global investment community.