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📍 Should you attend Demo Days? Of course! Even if you're not raising funds at the moment, it's a good idea to visit demo days once in a while. -Networking -See what local competitors do -Finding new clients / partners / investors -Practicing pitching in front of a live audience Expose your startup as much as possible. #founders #startups #indestors #demoday

Fundraising? What does your summer look like? 👇 With the influx of new pitches, and the number of investor/startup conversations happening over here right now there's no sign of the summer slowing down. Fundmypitch takes the stress out of fundraising, connecting you with relevant investors across the UK and beyond. Investors register here https://lnkd.in/eqn-NrGX Startups register here https://lnkd.in/ermAPecA #fundraising #preseed #preseedinvestment #startups #angelinvesting

Not all connections are created equal. With a network that includes 200+ VCs and Angels, we connect our members with investors who provide personalized pitch feedback and fundraising guidance. 👉 Learn More: https://hubs.la/Q02zkD6M0 #tech #startups #venturecaptial #fundraising #startupfunding

There's something new coming over the horizon. Watch the video below to get a glimpse into what we are building, and learn how we will soon help startups across the globe raise capital in a fully compliant and transparent way. #innovation #fundraising #strartups

What do VCs expect from founders raising a Pre-Seed round? We surveyed 110 VCs about their revenue and growth expectations for startups raising a $1.5M Pre-Seed Round. Nearly half said they’d fund pre-revenue, but growth expectations are high. To learn more, read the whole report. Link in the comments. #fundraising #earlystagestartups #preseedstartups #preseed #venturecapital #vc

Got a startup idea but no idea how to fund it? Join our Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on Kickstarting Capital: Raising Funds for Your First POC.💲 Ask all your pressing questions to Super Mentor Maneesh Srivastava (Founder Alphavalue Ventures & Startup Advisor) as he shares insights into fundraising for your POC. This AMA is for you if you are: ▫ Wondering how to raise funds for your Proof of Concept? ▫ Curious about when you should raise your first funds? ▫ What are the types of early-stage funding? Save your spot🔗 https://lu.ma/ooa51az9 P.S. Our BuilderX by Favcy founders get to ask their questions directly to Maneesh Srivastava. :) #builderx #masterclass #startups #founders #mentor #favcy

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Looking for the A-Z of funding rounds for startup founders? Look no further. 👇 Fundraising is hard, but you don’t have to do it alone. Join #FoundersXchange to lean on fellow founders across Asia and learn from those who have done it before ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gair8VNG #startup #founders #funding #AspireforStartups

Back then one of the main problems I had in fundraising for my startup was not knowing valuation benchmarks. That's why ~year ago we prepared key data for every founder in Central Eastern Europe. We're preparing the 2024 edition right now, so if you see any trends in the market, we're happy to include them! :) 👉 What size of the round can you expect? At what valuation? 👉 What do you have to deliver for every round? 👉 What is the expected capable structure? And many many others. Link to the 2023 benchmarks: https://lnkd.in/de3qvJBT #benchmarks #startups #fundraising

90% of startups fail to secure their Series A. Why? We’re breaking it down in our upcoming live event. 👇 You’ll discover the top 5 reasons, and more importantly—how to avoid them. Here’s a sneak peek: 1. Misaligned product-market fit. 2. Weak financial management. 3. Lack of a scalable business model. We’ll go deeper into these—and what founders can do to turn things around. Don’t miss out on the insights that could change the future of your startup. Register here: https://lnkd.in/drQsZrYp P.S. What’s your biggest fear about raising funds? 💬 #startups #fundraising #SeriesA