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Fundraising has a funny way of making rational people act irrationally. Founders who are meticulous about product suddenly become allergic to specificity, swapping real numbers for vibes. Others do the opposite: they treat fundraising like an exam...
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At some point every investor has the same quiet experience. It’s early, their inbox is full, and three pitch decks arrive without context. No intro. No warm note. Just files. They open one out of c...
Metric OverloadFounders often track dozens of metrics. Investors care about far fewer. Understanding which metrics matter at your stage helps you focus your dashboard and your pitch. Pre-Seed / Se...
Treat Fundraising Like SalesThe best founders approach fundraising with the same rigor they apply to sales. That means building a pipeline, qualifying leads, tracking conversations, and optimizing ...
The Critical TransitionThe jump from seed to Series A is where many startups stumble. It's not just about raising more money; it's a fundamental shift in what investors expect and how your company ...
Why Your Deck Gets Passed OverVCs see thousands of pitch decks every year. The average partner spends less than 4 minutes on an initial deck review. In that brief window, certain mistakes will get ...
What Is an Investment Thesis?An investment thesis is a VC firm's documented belief about what makes a good investment. It's their strategic filter for evaluating thousands of startups that cross th...
The Challenge of Traditional VC MatchingFor years, founders have faced the same frustrating challenge: finding the right investors feels like searching for a needle in a haystack. You spend weeks r...
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