Funding Fridays | February 2026
6 Startups. 1 Investor. Focused 1:1 Fundraising Conversations.
In February 2026, TiE Silicon Valley hosted Funding Fridays, bringing together six high-potential startups for exclusive 1:1 meetings with Krishna Mehra, AI Partner at Elevation Capital, during Funding Fridays.
Each participating startup engaged in structured, investor-grade conversations aimed at refining their fundraising narrative, pressure-testing strategy, and gaining clarity on growth, positioning, and capital readiness.
Participating Founders
Abhishek Mohanty, Founder & CEO, Common Porch by CareflickAvi Harsh, Co-Founder & CEO, Wizerr AI Uday Kiran Chaka, Founder & CEO, Sentry AI Pianpian Guthrie, Founder & CEO, Amotions AI Samir Mukherjee, Founder, Kashvisor Avinash Gujje, Founder & CEO, ZUUZ
These high-impact 1:1 meetings help startups strengthen their pitch, sharpen positioning, and better understand what investors look for when evaluating scalable, category-defining companies. Beyond feedback, the sessions offer founders a strategic perspective and actionable insights to move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Hear what the startups have to share about Funding Fridays:
