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As a first-time founder, forget about raising funds from investors. I wish I hadn't wasted all that time and instead tried to validate my product. Finally learned this lesson in 2019 when I had to shut the doors to my 2nd product. #indiemaker #founder #startup #buildinpublic

The use of SAFEs has evolved beyond their original intent, leading to complexities and problems for founders and investors. 🤕 • Having become the dominant fundraising tool at early stages, are they now being overused? • Are the terms being set based on solid theory, and what incentives do those terms create? In this episode, Daniel Faloppa and Dan G. review data from Peter Walker of Carta, and look for a way forward for the SAFE: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eyh27-Qv #Startups #Fundraising #VC

You know how politicians always find a way of not answering the question. You'd never do that would you? Well I did! Last week we had the opportunity to talk to a group of potential investors at a lunch organised by Block Dojo. A potential investor asked me a question... I was well prepared and gave him a great answer... but it wasn't the answer to the question he asked!!! Doh! Rookie mistake! Lesson learned. Listen carefully to the specific question and answer it. It really is that simple. #startups #cofounder #fundraising

𝗜'𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟭,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟱 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀. Some will say, " Beggars can't be choosers," but raising money from the right investors is important. Sometimes, it's better to take a smaller cheque from someone who can add far more value through their expertise and network. It's always better to build revenue before you raise capital. #startups #fundraising  

Tune in for a webinar with our CEO of Scaleup Finance, who will share tips and tricks on how to present your startup for potential investors! 🤩

If the venture investor that is on the other side of the table has never raised money, either for a company or a fund, they will probably say they empathize. They actually can't in the same way. Keep that in mind for how others respect your time when fundraising. #venturecapital #startup #entrepreneurship #fundraising

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from our CEO, Alexander Wulff, on what investors seek in potential ventures and how to showcase your startup effectively. Whether you're new to fundraising or looking to refine your pitch, this webinar is packed with practical tips and expert advice to help you succeed 🚀

“Can you find a path to profitability without raising?” 🤔 I asked Andy Ayim MBE what advice he’d give to founders looking to raise in the next year, at Hotbed’s demo day for Dose of Venture. Do you agree with Andy’s advice or have advice of your own? ✍️ Let me know in the comments #startup #fundraising #venturecapital #founder

Considering raising a fund? Start now. Timing the market is impossible to predict. In his early days David Zhou's mentor advised him to always build relationships, regardless of immediate fundraising needs. Engage with potential investors consistently, seeking advice and sharing progress. Investors prefer investing in lines, not dots—they need to see your journey over time. It's better to be in the water before the wave hits than to be on the shore. Always be fundraising and keep building those crucial connections. #fundraising #venturecapital #startups #networking

I get asked very often about investment, how to pitch your #startup, how to get inside the mind of an investor, and so on. And I have a tip for you! Our team at betahaus is organizing a Fundraising Clinic breakfast with investors Carl R. Härtlein and Lorenzo Seritti, to help bust myths about startup fundraising and answer your questions tomorrow at 10 AM. Breakfast included, of course I’ll leave a link with more info in my comment section. Hope it helps! #betabreakfast #fundraising #berlin #founders #startups