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Whether you’re bootstrapping or aiming for angel/venture capital investment, you’ll need to pitch your company dozens—if not hundreds—of times. You’ll pitch to potential: customers, vendors, employees, and yes, maybe even investors. After pitching thousands of times, investing in more than 200 companies and seeing tens of thousands of pitches, I’ve learned a thing or two. Here’s my take on how to pitch to investors:

Looking for the right investor? 👀 It's not just about the capital, it's about finding the right 'match' 🤝 "If a prospective investor moves forward, focus on getting to know each other and building rapport. Understand what they can offer 'beyond the money' —how will they help with expertise, networks and other support? Capital raising is a journey that requires persistence, adaptability and a deep understanding of the business. However, trading equity for capital is only rewarding for both parties where value can be created. A focus on how the company and investor can work together to realise that value is the key to a mutually rewarding outcome." – Anne-Marie Birkill, OneVentures Co-Founder In the article 👇 Anne Marie discusses how growth-stage companies should approach capital raising, where the playbook differs from early-stage funding.

Angel investors aren’t always solo players. A study by Angel Capital Association reveals that almost 5% of all early-stage investors are members of angel groups. The collaboration within the investment community provides a more robust support for businesses. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dHkfnjGC #AngelInvestors #AngelInvesting #VentureCapital #InvestmentCommunity

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“If you give up too much of your company before you’ve reached a certain size, it will be hard to attract investment. Investors will look at your Cap Table and question if the founders have enough incentive to keep working hard.” We want to thank Leo Trudel, investor, mentor, and former founder, for sharing his knowledge on raising and allocating capital at an early stage. Listen to the video for all the great tips, including the most efficient ways to spend the capital you raise. 👀

The Do's and Don'ts of raising capital from investors. The Do's: - Do start the conversation early. 🗣 Even if you think your company is too early for a specific investor, it is never too soon to get to know them - Do ask questions of your prospective investor. ❓ Ask every investor you talk to for their investment philosophy. Not only does it demonstrate you are doing your homework, it shows that you care about more than just capital. The Don'ts: - Don't let valuation get in the way. 💰 In the initial stages, valuation should rarely be part of the conversation. It is okay to have a low valuation when you are just starting out. You will grow into the valuation you are aiming for when the time is right. - Don't present from a slide deck on an introductory investor call. 💻 Engage in conversation first. Take this important first step to get to know your potential investor and vice versa. For more info about engaging with investors, shoot myself or the B Found team a message today. 🚀 #modernizeinvestoroutreach

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