Strategies for a Successful Fundraise

Written By Vienna Poiesz

In the rapidly evolving (and increasingly competitive!) landscape of venture capital, we understand the critical role that investor relations play in driving growth and success. That's why we are thrilled to introduce an exciting addition to our services – Investor Relations! Led by Vienna Poiesz, her expertise will play a pivotal role in fostering meaningful connections between you and your investors. Learn more about our Investor Relations service here.


To mark this occasion, we hosted a must-see webinar where Vienna shared insights for mastering investor engagement and optimizing the fundraising process. No matter how seasoned you are, this webinar was designed to help you level up your IR strategy and achieve your goals.

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

  • How to identify your fund's unique strengths and effectively convey them

  • Valuable tips to keep your messaging simple and consistent

  • Best practices for creating comprehensive fundraising materials that meet institutional LP standards

  • And more!

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Vienna Poiesz

As Director of Investor Relations at Strut Consulting, Vienna Poiesz helps venture capital firms to build stronger relationships with investors and achieve successful fundraising outcomes. As the Director of Investor Relations at Strut Consulting, she partners with VCs to refine capital-raising strategies, fostering trust and alignment with limited partners (LPs). 

At Energy Impact Partners, she was instrumental in scaling the firm from $50 million to $2 billion in assets under management, driving investor engagement to support the launch of eight funds. At the Data Community Fund, she launched Fund II, successfully raising $50 million to invest in data technologies. With a proven track record at the intersection of capital formation and investor engagement, Vienna’s ability to align investor priorities with innovative opportunities has consistently delivered exceptional results. She has honors degrees from UC Berkeley and Oxford University.

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