Behind the Raise: the Financial Journey for Life Science Founders
Raising capital is a skill most life science founders only practice once or twice— usually while negotiating against investors, attorneys, and bankers who do it every day. The Life Science Capital Symposium closes that gap. Over a keynote and four practitioner-led sessions, founders get a first-hand look at how capital actually gets raised, priced, protected, and eventually exited — from the investors, lawyers, and bankers who run the process day-to-day. No jargon, no gatekeeping — just the financial literacy every founder needs before their next raise.
event details
Life Science Capital Symposium
- December 11, 2026
- Symposium: 1:00 - 4:30 pm
- Reception: 4:30 - 6:00 pm
- Location: USD Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice
Sessions
Speakers and Panelists
Symposium Tickets
Register to attend and purchase your ticket for the Life Science Capital Symposium. Seats are limited.
Company Sponsorships
Sponsoring the Life Science Capital Symposium connects your firm to founders as they launch new ventures and to the finance students who represent your next hires. As a founding sponsor, your support helps close a crucial information gap for life science founders, affirms your company’s standing in the life science ecosystem, and showcases your commitment to regional innovation.
- Title Sponsor
- Gold Sponsor
- Silver Sponsor
- Named founding partner on event materials — print, digital, and Center for Applied Finance website
- Welcome from the stage in the opening block
- First right of refusal for Title sponsorship next year
- Silver and Gold Benefits
Inquire About Sponsorship Opportunities
Email Rob Raczkowski, Director of the Center for Applied Finance: rraczkowski@sandiego.edu