If you’re raising a seed round, one of the first tasks will be to decide which investor is right for your company. This helps you present the right plan to the right audience, as well as target your outreach. Here’s the key differences between the three groups you’ll encounter: Large VCs, Seed Funds and Angel Investors.
Your deck will be the centerpiece of your fundraising efforts. It frames the conversation in a familiar format for investors and serves as an important visual aid while pitching. Invest the time to make it great. Here are the slides that work well at the seed stage.
One of the hardest parts of seed fundraising is finding the lead investor, who will take at least ⅓ of your total round. Here’s how to close that lead investor.
Investor meetings can be a nerve-racking experience. You’re not only concerned about pitching well, but also wary of giving answers that could hurt your chances of an investment. Here’s how to answer the most common gotcha questions.
Whether you’re seeking your first investment or just trying to close a lead, the pressure builds with each passing day. The first yeses help build momentum and make it easier to get the next ones. Here’s how to build fundraising momentum for your seed round.