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Investors are like people you're trying to date. They can smell desperation. And desperate is a huge turn off. No matter how bleak your fundraise has been. Or how close your company is to the edge. Avoid coming across, like your life depends on the person you're pitching saying yes. Or like the fundraise has sapped all your energy. It leads to rejection. It's not fair but who said fundraising was fair? For more tips on pitching check out my fundraising bible where I've written 30k+ words on getting money from VCs. - find them below https://lnkd.in/esdczn4P

Fundraising Founders: Trust is everything, and it doesn't have to all be built in the pitch. Here's one way: If you know you’re going to be fundraising in the near future, start pinging leads with personal notes to say “I don’t know if it will be a fit for you, but here’s a quick summary of what we’re putting together. I haven't answered all the questions I know you’d have, but let me know if you’d be willing to take a look as we get the full proposal together.” Any time you can prep someone’s expectation, and then fulfill that expectation (by actually following up on time with the full pitch), you build trust. #fundraising #startupfounder #trust

Capital raising frustrations? We've been there. From investor access woes to juggling time-consuming tasks, it's a struggle. It’s the very essence of why we created a solution that will streamline your process, connect you with investors, and keep your focus on what truly matters: your business. Discover how CapitalHQ can help you achieve your fundraising goals. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3RYCsvD Steve Torso #CapitalHQ #FundraisingMadeEasy #StartupSuccess

Supercharge Your Fundraising Journey with FTFC's Fundraising Atlas Are you a first-time founder ready to dominate your fundraising efforts? Look no further than FTFC's Fundraising Atlas, your all-in-one powerhouse to transform your fundraising game from zero to hero. Imagine: Having a clear roadmap from initial ideation to fully funded success. ✅ Being armed with the tools and resources you need to exude confidence at every step. Accessing a treasure trove of templates, including: -Ideal Investor List -Financial Projections -Data Room ️ -Pitch Deck -Investor Memo -Investor Relations -Competitive Analysis Plus, an extensive library of startup resources covering everything from product development to go-to-market strategies. The Fundraising Atlas is your passport to: -Launching your fundraising journey with confidence, even as a first-time founder. -Transforming your fundraising readiness from 0 to 1 in record time. ⏩ -Gaining valuable insights and support not just for fundraising, but for your entire entrepreneurial journey. Share this post with your network of founders and help them launch their fundraising journeys to new heights! https://lnkd.in/eStcRwgU

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Day 13: Fundraising is all about who you know and how well you know them. No network to start from? Same here. But there is no escape from this truth, so you have to learn how to build one. And not just "any" network. A stack of business cards or LinkedIn connections won't cut it. 🕸️🤝 Raising funds isn't just about showing the money. It's about who's willing to vouch for you when it counts. Here's what I've learned: - People invest in people. Know your LP's "why" like the back of your hand. It's about THEIR investment thesis. - It's personal. Every investor has a story. Find it. Share yours too. - No cold pitches. Turn every meeting from a transaction to a conversation. - Be their friend, for real. Offer value, check in on them, share what excites you both. - Advocate for them, not just your fund. Recommend what's best, even if it's not your deal. - Listen more than you talk. What drives your LP? That's your goldmine. - Build trust, not just interest. Trust comes from genuine care, not clever pitches. - Drop the sales act. Talk to investors like you would with a friend you respect. - Stay in touch. Not just when you need something. Celebrate their wins too. - Put them first. Sometimes, the best deal for them isn't with you. And that's okay. Referring others can be powerful for you, the other GP, and the LP. - - - Turning investors into friends has made this roadshow not just a funding mission, but a journey of building a community that believes in us. And trust me, it makes all the difference. What's your tip to build relationships with investors? 👇 #angelinvesting #venturecapital #familyoffices #limitedpartners #vcfunding #fundraising - - - I'm a soloVC sharing live my 30 day, 40+ LP, and 3 country final closing fundraising trip 🛫 If you like it, do consider a like, Reshare and Follow + ♥️ Check out Day 12 here: https://lnkd.in/dizZa6iu UPDATE, Day 14 is out! 👉 https://lnkd.in/d3BMzxyW

Jack Kuveke knows the value of having investor meetings lined up before getting a term sheet. Once you have that term sheet, it’s your golden ticket to speed up and leverage other meetings, creating urgency and a bit of healthy competition. In his experience, this strategy helped secure better terms and attract big-name angels for Hoodle. With meetings ready, founders can negotiate confidently and turn a good opportunity into a fantastic one. #VentureCapital #FundraisingTips We at Foundersuite are curious: How do you approach fundraising? Do you have any strategies or tips to share? Share them below.

Jack Kuveke really nails it with his approach: line up investor meetings before you get that term sheet. It adds urgency and a bit of competition, which can lead to amazing deals. #VentureCapital #FundraisingTips Check out the full podcast here: bit.ly/3xfoChU

🎙️ Fundraising myths debunked 🎙️ In our latest episode of Behind the SME, we dive into one of the biggest misconceptions in fundraising—“kissing a thousand frogs” to find the right investor. 🐸💼 Roei Samuel shares why it’s not about casting the widest net but about nurturing relationships. Building trust, showing progress month-to-month, and focusing on results make all the difference. Catch the full episode here for insights that could transform your approach to fundraising 👉 linktr.ee/behindthesme #BehindTheSME #FundraisingTips #SME #StartupAdvice #BusinessGrowth

Fundraising Tip Nr. 2: Do NOT blow your chance! 🤯 When you start your Fundraising process, prepare a list of the people & funds you want to have on board. Rank them by priority. Then start from the *bottom*! Why? You want to have as much practice in delivering your pitch and answering the difficult questions as you possibly can. I soooo wanted to have Marcel Dobler & Thomas Dübendorfer on board as an investor on MOVU AG and through some of our investors like Peter Hogenkamp & Nicolas Bürer we managed to get a meeting with each of them quite early in the fundraising process. The conversations went well, but I didn't "Wow" them and so they politely declined to invest. To this day I'm convinced that 20 pitches later I might have been able to get them onboard. So start from the bottom, get practice. Get better. Refine, refine, refine and take the big swings and land your dream investors! 🚀 👏 P.s. It can also go the other way! There was a time when we got a meeting with Rocket Internet with the famous Oliver Samwer and I deliberately blew the meeting. Boy were some of my investors mad at me... But that's a story for another day 😅 #fundraising #fundraisingtips #softwarebusiness