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The Growing Resource Library for Founders Raising capital is a crucial step for any startup, and having the right tools and information can help you navigate this process more effectively. Pitchwise has curated a dynamic and expanding library to empower founders in their fundraising efforts. In this library, you'll find resources like: 1️⃣ Top Early-Stage Investors in Africa (By Volume) 2️⃣ Accelerator Funders Fuelling African Startups 3️⃣ Global Series A Investors with African Portfolios …and more... 📚 Access the Resource Library now and unlock valuable insights to accelerate your fundraising journey! https://lnkd.in/dnJCCC-U #Pitchwise #Funding #Africa

#StartupSouth9 Pre-Event At #StartupSouth9 we are providing several opportunities for African Founders to engage with Investors and raise funds. To be successful, Founders need deep insight on how Investors think about funding. In this virtual #StartupSouth9 Pre-Event, Michael Ho - former VC and an Exited founder joins us from Ontario, Canada to breakdown how he believes Founders should think about their Fundraising and highlight the major milestones and what should be de-risked at each stage. The best time to think about Exit is at the start of the venture building operations. The same is true about fund raising. Don't miss this Session, If you are an early Stage founder looking to raise funds anytime soon - especially as the world gradually emerges out of the funding winter. Date: September 12, 2024 Signup here https://lu.ma/d7k256ld PS: We will be announcing the different #StartupSouth9 Pitch opportunities for Founders at this event. #StartupSouth9 #FundingRounds #TechConference #EarlyStage #SeriesA #StartupInvesting

How Do Amateur Founders Compete with Professional Founders? 🚀 **Amateur Founders vs. Pro Founders: Who's More Likely to Raise Capital?** 💼 Hey, startup enthusiasts! Let’s talk about something super important as you navigate the thrilling (and sometimes bumpy) road of fundraising. Are you a founder looking to raise capital? If so, you might want to consider where you stand—are you an amateur founder or a pro founder? 🤔 **Why Does This Matter?** As the ol... Source: https://lnkd.in/gag625Mb #mymetric360

How Do Amateur Founders Compete with Professional Founders? 🚀 **Amateur Founders vs. Pro Founders: Who's More Likely to Raise Capital?** 💼 Hey, startup enthusiasts! Let’s talk about something super important as you navigate the thrilling (and sometimes bumpy) road of fundraising. Are you a founder looking to raise capital? If so, you might want to consider where you stand—are you an amateur founder or a pro founder? 🤔 **Why Does This Matter?** As the ol... Source: https://lnkd.in/g2GxCg4s #mymetric360

How Do Amateur Founders Compete with Professional Founders? 🚀 **Amateur Founders vs. Pro Founders: Who's More Likely to Raise Capital?** 💼 Hey, startup enthusiasts! Let’s talk about something super important as you navigate the thrilling (and sometimes bumpy) road of fundraising. Are you a founder looking to raise capital? If so, you might want to consider where you stand—are you an amateur founder or a pro founder? 🤔 **Why Does This Matter?** As the ol... Source: https://lnkd.in/gTvvbrdi #mymetric360

How Do Amateur Founders Compete with Professional Founders? 🚀 **Amateur Founders vs. Pro Founders: Who's More Likely to Raise Capital?** 💼 Hey, startup enthusiasts! Let’s talk about something super important as you navigate the thrilling (and sometimes bumpy) road of fundraising. Are you a founder looking to raise capital? If so, you might want to consider where you stand—are you an amateur founder or a pro founder? 🤔 **Why Does This Matter?** As the ol... Source: https://lnkd.in/g7dRWUEE #mymetric360

At #StartupSouth9 we are providing several opportunities for African Founders to engage with Investors and raise funds. To be successful, Founders need deep insight on how Investors think about funding. In this virtual #StartupSouth9 Pre-Event, Michael Ho - former VC and an Exited founder joins us from Ontario, Canada to breakdown how he believes Founders should think about their Fundraising and highlight the major milestones and what should be de-risked at each stage. The best time to think about Exit is at the start of the venture building operations. The same is true about fund raising. Don't miss this Session, If you are an early Stage founder looking to raise funds anytime soon - especially as the world gradually emerges out of the funding winter. Date: September 12, 2024 Signup here https://lu.ma/d7k256ld PS: We will be announcing the different #StartupSouth9 Pitch opportunities for Founders at this event. #StartupSouth9 #FundingRounds #TechConference #EarlyStage #SeriesA #StartupInvesting

At #StartupSouth9 we are providing several opportunities for African Founders to engage with Investors and raise funds. To be successful, Founders need deep insight on how Investors think about funding. In this virtual #StartupSouth9 Pre-Event, Michael Ho - former VC and an Exited founder joins us from Ontario, Canada to breakdown how he believes Founders should think about their Fundraising and highlight the major milestones and what should be de-risked at each stage. The best time to think about Exit is at the start of the venture building operations. The same is true about fund raising. Don't miss this Session, If you are an early Stage founder looking to raise funds anytime soon - especially as the world gradually emerges out of the funding winter. Date: September 12, 2024 Signup here https://lu.ma/d7k256ld PS: We will be announcing the different #StartupSouth9 Pitch opportunities for Founders at this event. #StartupSouth9 #FundingRounds #TechConference #EarlyStage #SeriesA #StartupInvesting

This is by far the best approach to raising money I have ever seen online... Brett Adcock has raised over $1B in capital and his fundraising formula hits home from my own experience of raising VC funding and helping founders raise over $20M+ through The ORCA Network. Each part of this formula is crucial to the success of closing a funding round. Qualified Investors: There are over 13 Million accredited investors in the United States that could believe in your idea. Its a matter of identifying the most relevant investors to your startup's stage and sector. All it takes is a small small group to believe in you and your vision. Outreach: The most effective way is through networks. Spend a majority of your time finding paths through people you know to get in front of qualified investors. For investors you don't know, research them heavily and send a tailored outbound email or LI message to increase odds of an investment. Idea/Branding: A clear, concise vision on the future of the world and how your product aims to capture the evolving market is a necessity. Build as much momentum as possible to show why you are an attractive investment to the investors. This is part of the branding. Executing, growth, revenue, and product development increases odds of fundraising successfully. Each part of this formula is crucial to the success of closing the round but takes a ton of effort and time. See how Arda Bulut and I are saving founders hundreds of hours to raise their round more efficiently so they can focus on what really matters: the product/customers. _____ Also shoutout to Matthew Schkolnick for sharing me this masterclass of an article with me! #fundraising #startups #investing

Secured $1,230,000 in funding within the first 7 days ($376,000,000 cash collected) Here’s how the best startups secure funding in today’s market. 1) Existing Investors Your fastest path to capital. Leverage institutional backers and private networks. 2) Previously Interested Investors Reignite conversations with those who already showed interest. Warm leads close faster. 3) Angels Who Decide in 48 Hours Mass outreach works. Target individuals who can say yes/no immediately. 4) Super Angels with Small Funds Private lists of high-net-worth investors actively deploying capital. 5) VCs for <$500K Some firms write smaller checks quickly. Find them. 6) VCs for >$1M Some firms write larger checks fast. Identify the ones who move quickly. Enthusiasm and speed close deals. Dropping a video on this tomorrow. #StartupFunding #VentureCapital #Fundraising #CapitalRaising #HedgeFunds #ZiadSelo