VC Explained: Funding, Equity & What VCs Really Look For - with Dr. Tanja Emmerling (HTGF)

In this episode of The Start-Up Saga, we explore venture capital, startup funding, and the realities of working with investors. Together with Dr. Tanja Emmerling, Partner at High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF), we discuss what VCs really look for, the trade-offs between equity, control, and growth, and how financial integrity shapes decision-making as expectations rise. From fundraising strategy and valuation to managing investor relationships, this conversation offers a clear and grounded perspective for founders navigating Seed to Series A and thinking about how to scale with venture capital.