😅 Fundraising is Tough | $1M Seed Competition
It’s Not Your Fault: Here’s Why Fundraising is Tough
Securing funding is one of the most difficult hurdles for any startup.
Founders need to build genuine relationships with investors, tell the story of their company through a well-crafted pitch, and create a financial model to show revenue and cost projections — among a long list of other “to-dos” during the fundraising process.
Steve Walsh , Techstars mentor-in-residence and founder of Hands On Angel LLC, breaks down the reality of fundraising on the Techstars Blog and explains why founders should not blame themselves if they’re struggling to raise.
Read more for the three steps founders can take to turn fundraising challenges into opportunities.
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Navigating the Stress of Startups and Parenting
Founders often say their startup feels like raising a child. For Littl (Techstars 2023), empowering parents with expert coaching is the foundation of their mission of supporting children’s growth while reducing stress and building confidence in parents.
Some key lessons they learned while in program with Techstars apply to both founders and parents alike:
Discover how you can turn these insights into real-world success along your startup journey. Or even with your parenting journey.
NextEra Energy $1M 2025 Seed Competition
NextEra Energy Investments (CVC of NextEra) is holding a seed investment competition for pre-seed and seed stage companies focused on cybersecurity, data & AI, decarbonization and/or energy transition.
Application deadline is Sunday, December 1st.
New Global Network Partner: Paul Hastings LLP
Paul Hastings is a global law firm that offers comprehensive legal expertise to support founders from formation through all stages of growth.
Paul Hastings represents companies and investors in nearly 60 countries around the world and specializes in areas such as corporate, venture capital, intellectual property, mergers & acquisitions, capital markets, litigation, and employment.
By representing both early and late-stage companies and investors, Paul Hastings has a unique view on the challenges and opportunities that early-stage companies face and what it takes for them to fundraise, scale and successfully exit by M&A or IPO.
Through the PH Ignite Program, Techstars' startups have access to a suite of offerings such as no cost company formation and setup, proprietary form documents, fee deferrals and fee capped financings.
How the Pandemic Sparked a Mental Health Startup Boom — What's Next?
The global mental health crisis triggered by lockdowns and social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic led to anxiety and depression rates skyrocketing by 25%, according to the World Health Organization. But where there’s a challenge, innovation follows.
Mental health startups rose to meet the moment, and funding more than doubled in just one year — from $1.5B in 2020 to $4.5B in 2021, CB Insights reports.
Now, the question is: What’s next? Trends like AI and automation, coupled with the rise of remote work, are reshaping the startup landscape, and opportunities abound for founders who can adapt.
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Building strong relationships with investors is truly essential for startups. The journey of securing funding not only demands a compelling pitch but also a clear vision and a robust financial strategy. It’s all about conveying the passion behind your business while demonstrating its potential for growth. Every connection made during this process can be a stepping stone to success! 🌟 #StartupFunding #Entrepreneurship
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1moGreat points! Building relationships and crafting a compelling story are crucial in the fundraising journey. Thanks for sharing this valuable insight!
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1moExciting! Maybe we could have similar challenge for Tokyo at some time after Demo Day Jared Fullwiler Yuki Shirato