#229: Startup Fundraising Secrets & Venture Capital Trends | Stephanie Rieben of Diadem Capital | The Jay Young Show

On this episode of The Jay Young Show, host Jay Young and co-host Jordan Soto sit down with Stephanie Rieben-de Roquefeuil, co-founder of Diadem Capital.

Stephanie launched Diadem Capital to solve one of the biggest challenges in venture capital: efficient deal flow and investor access. Today, the platform connects 1,600+ venture capital firms, family offices, syndicates, and private credit funds with high-quality startups seeking capital.

Since launching in 2022, Diadem has helped 72 startups raise more than $250 million across Pre-Seed through Series D rounds.

Before founding Diadem, Stephanie spent over a decade on Wall Street working with global institutions at Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and Berenberg Bank before moving into venture-backed fintech startups.

In this episode we discuss:

• How the venture capital fundraising landscape has changed in the last three years
• The biggest mistakes founders make when raising startup capital
• Why deal flow sourcing is broken for many investors
• Where venture capital and private markets money is flowing today
• How platforms like Diadem are modernizing capital markets

Oil & Gas News of the Week

Jay also breaks down global oil market volatility, including geopolitical tensions involving Iran and Middle East energy supply, and what it means for investors watching WTI crude and Brent prices.

Energy remains one of the most geopolitically sensitive asset classes, and understanding risk premiums in oil markets is critical for investors.

Jay’s Weekly Five

Word of the Week: Target
Bible Verse: Philippians 3:14