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Register for Thursday's #FoundersLive Conversations session with Nilima from the The Female Founders Lab by Nilima Achwal for a whole new level of pitch awareness and purpose. Nilima joins Luis live - and she'll take questions from the audience, too. If you've been building your venture for a little while, chances are, you are feeling tired, under-resourced, and pretty lonely. The good news is that there are values-aligned investors out there for you - you just have to learn to "pitch with purpose" - to anchor deeply into your highest vision for humanity, and then communicate it with authority and clarity to invite others to join you. In this session, you’ll experience a shift in: • How to re-frame your pitch deck to become compelling to any outsider who doesn't understand your business • How to re-frame your strategy so you can magnetize values-aligned supporters - and keep out the rest • How to stay grounded, anchored, and powerfully connected to your own vision as you shift, grow, and transform yourself and your venture. Register via link in comments… #founderstories #founder #startup #entrepreneurship

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗟𝘂𝗰𝗸. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆. Here’s why most founders struggle to raise capital: They’re pitching to the wrong investors! At AY Ventures, we’ve solved this with a game-changer—our matchmaking algorithm designed to connect you with the right investors. So how does it work? We combine: → Industry focus: We align you with investors who already understand your market. → Funding stage match: Whether you’re raising seed capital or a Series A, we connect you to the right stage investors. → Investment thesis fit: We assess investor portfolios to find those aligned with your business model. The result? A tailored list of investors who are actually interested in what you’re building. Why does this matter? - Because targeting matters. - Pitching to 100 random investors wastes time. - Pitching to 10 well-matched investors gets results. - At @ AY Ventures, we don’t just stop at the introduction. We guide you through every step: → How to refine your pitch for maximum impact → What investors expect at each funding stage → Strategies to close deals faster Ready to connect with investors who are actually interested in your business? Let’s take the guesswork out of fundraising. Fill the form below to get personalised help! ▶ https://lnkd.in/g94hNhYG #investors #fundraising #founders

💡 Angel Investment Groups: Timing Is Everything Having been a member of several angel groups, I can confidently say they can be a fantastic source of capital—if your timing is right. ⏱️ Here’s a pro tip for founders before presenting to an angel group: 👉 Ask how many new members have joined in the last quarter. If the answer is zero, consider waiting. Chances are, many of the existing members have already deployed their dry powder. Groups can sometimes hit a lull where enthusiasm (and check-writing) slows down. But if they’ve welcomed a solid batch of new members recently? That’s your green light. 🚦 New members bring fresh energy, fresh perspectives, and—most importantly—fresh capital. 💸 Timing your pitch to when a group is active and energized can make all the difference. Have you raised through an angel group? Or been on the other side as an angel? Share your insights—let’s demystify the process for founders! #AngelInvesting #StartupFunding #VentureTips #Founders

What 🚩red flags 🚩do investors hone in on at early-stage pitches? We interview 7 active investors for their candid insights on the do’s and don’ts of startup fundraising. Download our free guide to discover:  🧠 What makes a founding team investable 🧲 How to find and attract investors 🔐 Common due diligence pitfalls Download the free guide 👉 https://lnkd.in/eVdGDEg3 for more insights from Edward Stevenson from SFC Capital SFC Capital is UK's most active early-stage investment firm and the winner of SeedLegals 2024 SEIS Fund of the Year. Don’t miss this chance to get the inside scoop on what the experts really think when you pitch. #investors #founder #education #startup #investortips #learn

If you're in the pre-seed to seed stage and looking to connect with active angel investors and institutional investors, I’ve got good news for you! At FundMyPitch, we’re experts in helping UK & Ireland startups secure the investment you need to grow. Our network is full of investors ready to back innovative ideas and ambitious founders. 💬 Comment "Introduction" below, and I will personally reach out to each one of you via DM. 👉 Know someone who’s raising? Tag them in the comments! #StartupFunding #PreSeed #SeedStage #Founders #FundMyPitch

Hey, founders! Ever felt overwhelmed pitching to investors? I've been there too! Navigating fundraising is tough, but with the right strategies, you can nail your investment pitch and network effectively. 🚀 Let's chat about how to make your startup shine! Visit Our Website: growstratyx.com or schedule a call - https://lnkd.in/eXtQU2BX #StartupSuccess #FundraisingTips #BusinessStrategy

Are you having doubts about raising capital in today's market? 💡Join our friends at Philly Tech Entrepreneurs for an exclusive event featuring Josh Devon, an entrepreneur who secured millions from top VCs, and David Luk, a veteran investor turned "rescue capital" provider at Palm Venture Studios. They'll be dishing the REAL on fundraising: 📌Pros & Cons of raising from VCs, strategics, angels & more! 📌Unveiling lessons learned from their experiences. 📌Decoding the current market and its impact on fundraising. Open forum Q&A to follow - get your burning questions answered! Don't miss this chance to gain valuable insights! Register here: https://lnkd.in/dZAciMfy

DON'T build a business that needs capital, build a business that capital NEEDS. This is the biggest learning for me from the last couple years of being a founder. Like many naive founders, we wen't chasing venture capital from the outset. With no tangible proof points to speak of, this was such a waste of time. The right to raise MUST be earned. So, we stopped fundraising to focus on building a business that can sustain itself and we picked up a few great angels along the way. We got tired of chasing investors. So instead, we'll let our unrelenting forward momentum leave investors chasing us (we send an update to a list of highly targeted investors EVERY MONTH). They might not chase us at first, but it doesn't matter. Until they do, we'll have a sustainable business that doesn't need their capital. I WISH we took this approach from day 1️⃣ Hindsight eh 🤷♂️

🚀 Weekly #18 : Raise as Little as Possible 🙅♂️ Yep, Unpopular opinion I know... 🤷♂️ In a world where raising Venture Capital is more accessible than ever, even if numbers are stating that it's hard to raise at the moment Funding remains accessible if your business is attractive. " My target market is XX$ so it's attractive for investors" if you're building right, You don't need to justify your market because it doesn't even exist. Most Unicorns start by solving a niche problem, and they do it super well before moving on to scaling and providing solutions to global problems. Building a profitable business should be the priority for all founders, never forget that capital is only there to fuel your growth. The era of Growing at all costs is dying, Building Sustainable & Profitable ventures is the new standard. 🚀 PS : Good Investors do make the whole difference, And a massive tribute to all the Angels & Advisors helping us shape the vision behind Guepard Sharing the weekly lessons learnt throughout my journey 📢 stay tuned until next week ;)

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