# The Fundraising Playbook: What Founders Need to Know to Raise, Build, and Win in 2026

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**Date:** March 14, 2026 · 10:30 PM  
**Location:** JW Marriott / Salon C  
**Format:** Presentation  
**Track:** Startups  
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## Speakers

- **Nizar Tarhuni** — Executive Vice President, Research & Market Intelligence

In today’s market, the challenge isn’t finding opportunities, it’s finding signal in the noise. Join Nizar Tarhuni, EVP of Research & Market Intelligence at PitchBook, and a leading investor for a data-driven conversation on where capital is flowing in 2026, the signals investors care about most, how AI is reshaping sourcing and diligence, and what current dynamics mean for fundraising and valuation strategy. Founders will gain a clear view into how investors are making decisions—and how to position their companies to stand out and get funded.

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