Startup Funding Series: Get the Edge on Raising Capital

Date: Tuesday 17 February 2026, 12:00pm–1:00pm (AEDT)

Speaker: Remco Marcelis (Standard Ledger) and Jason Atkins (Torus)

As funding conditions continue to evolve, founders need more than a pitch deck and a rough model to stand out. Investors are sharper, expectations are higher, and preparation now makes a bigger difference than ever.

This practical webinar is designed to help startup founders and scale-ups get an edge when raising capital in 2026 - whether you’re planning your first round or gearing up for your next one.

Join Remco Marcelis, Co-Founder & CEO of Standard Ledger, and Jason Atkins, Co-Founder of early stage VC Torus Ventures. Both have with deep experience supporting startups through capital raises, investor discussions and growth planning.

Together, they’ll share real-world insights from working with founders and investors across Australia’s startup ecosystem.

What we’ll cover

• When and how to raise capital - How to think about timing, readiness, and preparation before you speak to investors.
• Funding options and structures - Equity, SAFEs, convertible notes and other common pathways, plus when each one makes sense.
• Valuation basics - How investors think about valuation and what founders often get wrong.
• What investors actually look for - Practical guidance on pitch decks, financials, metrics and cap tables — and where founders lose credibility.
• Common fundraising mistakes - The pitfalls that slow rounds down, weaken negotiating position, or cost founders equity.

This session is focused on practical advice, not theory. You’ll leave with clearer expectations, stronger preparation, and concrete next steps for your fundraising journey.

Who should attend

Startup founders and scale-up leaders who are planning to raise capital in the next 6–18 months and want to approach investors with confidence and clarity.

Spots are limited. Register now and bring your burning questions.

🎥 Can’t attend live? Register anyway and we’ll send you the recording afterwards.

📅 Date: Tuesday 17 February 2026

⏰ Time: 12pm - 1pm AEDT

About the host & speakers

Remco Marcelis, CoFounder + CEO at Standard Ledger

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Not your average accountant, Remco founded Standard Ledger to shake up how startups handle their finances. With over 15 years as a CFO/Fractional CFO for high-growth SMEs and a background in venture capital, he knows exactly what it takes to scale. A chartered accountant with an MBA from the University of Adelaide, Remco’s passion is simple: helping founders raise capital, scale and navigate the exciting (and challenging) growth journey.

Jason Atkins, Co-Founder at Torus Ventures

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Jason Atkins is a global startup community leader, mentor and investor, best known as the co-founder of Cake, the category-leading employee equity and cap table SaaS, and co-founder of early-stage VC firm Torus Ventures. With deep experience supporting founders through capital raising, cap tables and team equity, Jason has worked closely with early-stage companies across every phase of growth.