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AccuShoot has raised over $750,000 on Netcapital. Their mission is to help law abiding citizens, law enforcement and military personnel improve and maintain marksmanship. Amount raised to date: $781,644 Minimum investment amount: $100 Price per share: $4 Close date: September 27, 2024 Learn more here: https://hubs.li/Q02Q8QMk0

#Entrepreneurs, if you’re just starting out and have fewer funds and resources available to you, it can be smarter to set a smaller goal for your raise. Then show people you can reach your targets. 👍It’s better to sell out a round and come back to raise more.

What an incredible time we had at Startup Boston Week at Suffolk University! 🎉 It was an exciting opportunity to connect with fellow innovators, #entrepreneurs, and visionaries driving the Boston startup ecosystem forward. A special shoutout to our very own Eric A Cox II and Satvika D., who represented Netcapital brilliantly. It was also a pleasure to run into our former colleague, Thomas Smith Smith—always great to reconnect with familiar faces! Huge thanks to the Startup Boston Week organizer Stephanie Roulic for putting together such an amazing event. We can’t wait to be back next year! 🙌 Some of the amazing sponsors/speakers included: Fidelity Investments, Insperity, David Chang, Scott Kirsner,  Secretary Yvonne Hao, Steven Dickman , Julie Feder , Danielle O’Neal,  James Schneider, Vishal Sunak 🚀, Andi Wilson, Kristen Craft ,Richard Rabbat, Michael Jabbawy and Ellen Chisa! #StartupBostonWeek #Netcapital #Startups #Innovation

Don’t let “Perfect” be the enemy of Progress. We often see entrepreneurs spend weeks, months, or even years tweaking the wrong things, or focusing on things that aren’t big difference makers. 👉Don’t spend too much time on small changes to your pitch or video edits. In reality you need to focus on the more important things like: 👉How is your list building going? 👉How is your outreach progressing? While it’s important to be methodical, don’t get so bogged down in the details that you drag the process on forever. 🔥We recommend “launch and iterate” as the best approach.

We're excited to be attending Startup Boston week this week! 🙌 If you’re attending, we’d love to connect—stop by and say hello to Eric A Cox II or Satvika D.! Whether you’re looking to chat about the latest in the startup world, swap ideas, or just grab a coffee, we’d love to meet with you. Let’s make the most of this amazing event. See you there! 👋✨ #StartupBostonWeek #Networking #Entrepreneurship 4o

Troy Helming, Founder and CEO of EarthGrid, answered live questions from potential investors on Wednesday night. EarthGrid has developed a patented plasma boring technology to tunnel and excavate at a fraction of the cost and time. They aim to replace outdated and vulnerable infrastructure with a grid that is resilient, efficient, and future-proof. Watch the replay here: https://hubs.li/Q02NQ3Fn0 View their offering here: https://hubs.li/Q02NQ3NV0

A lot of #entrepreneurs hate this fact - but it’s a reality: 👉Fundraising is a full-time job So when you’re getting ready to raise, take some time in the lead-up to your fundraise to: 👉Automate some things in your business 👉Schedule time in your day to make sure you have time for outreach and to close investors 👉Train some members of your team to take over some of your responsibilities

📆 You’re Invited to our Live Q&A 📆 Join us for a live event with EarthGrid tonight (Sep. 4th) at 7 pm ET, where their team will share their latest news and answer your questions. EarthGrid is creating an underground network of tunnels, aiming to eliminate fossil fuels and offer high-speed internet, clean water, wastewater, and transportation & delivery services. Register here: https://hubs.li/Q02NzWGS0

Here are our best practices for obtaining funding from #angel investors, based on the Master Class we just held with our issuers: Getting angel investors to back your startup requires a strategic approach. Here are five key tips to help you navigate the process and build strong relationships with potential investors: 1. Understand Your Audience: Angel investors typically fall into two categories: individual investors and angel groups. Know who you're targeting and tailor your approach accordingly. Individual investors operate alone and make their own decisions, while angel groups collaborate to pool resources and evaluate deals. 2. Build a Targeted Outreach Strategy: Unlike broader fundraising efforts, engaging angel investors requires a more personalized approach. Attend local networking events, pitch competitions, and meetups where angel investors are likely to be. Use LinkedIn to search for investors in your geographic area and build a list of potential contacts. 3. Create a Sense of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out): Generate excitement around your startup by running ads and creating visibility across multiple platforms. When angels hear about your company from various sources, it creates an impression of momentum and credibility, making them more inclined to invest. 4. Leverage Regional Networking: Many angel investors prefer to meet founders in person to build trust and understand the vision behind the company. If you're traveling or attending events, reach out to angel investors in those regions and arrange to meet. Face-to-face interactions can be more impactful than virtual meetings. 5. Integrate Digital and In-Person Efforts: Combine digital marketing strategies with traditional in-person engagement. By having a strong digital presence and being active in angel investor communities, you can create a comprehensive fundraising strategy that appeals to both online and offline investors. #entrepreneurship #startups #fundraising

Don’t be afraid to reach out cold to angel investors. They’re a great group to reach out to because they are often looking for new investment opportunities. Here are some tips from our recent Master Class in reaching out to Angel investors: 👉Send LinkedIn messages 👉Send LinkedIn connect requests 👉Attend as many local networking events as possible 👉Attend all of the pitch competitions In this way you’ll make a name for yourself in those communities.