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💸 Recently a founder reached out to me and said they're running out of cash. → The product has a product-market fit. → The startup is growing. → All metrics look good But they have cash left for just a month. About three months ago they also had a nice traction. So I asked why they didn't start fundraising back then? The founder said that they were sure they could raise funds in a month so they decided to wait. Surely, a good startup can raise funds quickly. However, there is no need to wait until the situation will heat up. If you're sure that there is no need to raise funds right now, but you'll need them in the near future, it's a good idea to start building relationships with investors now. #startups #founders #investors #pitchdecks #financialmodels

I am noticing a concerning trend from founders raising a pre-seed/seed round in this challenging fundraising climate.   Founders struggling to get momentum in their round have set a high minimum investment threshold for investors to partake in their round.   Small checks inevitably lead to bigger checks.   Momentum is critical when raising capital.   And in this environment, momentum needs to start sooner rather than later.   Do not turn away small checks. The opportunity cost is not worth it.   You are foolishly risking the survival of your startup.   #venturecapital #fundraising #startups 

You know what they say, fundraising changes you! Raising capital for your startup is no easy feat. It takes months of hard work, cold calls, networking, pitching, negotiating, and due diligence to finalize a term sheet. And that's just one round! To grow and expand your business, you've got to do it over and over. Pre-seed, seed, series A, B, Extended B, C, and so on, and it gets tougher with each round as more investors enter the playing field. Founders, on a scale of 1-10, how much do you enjoy fundraising? #FundraisingJourney #StartupStruggles #InvestorHustle #ScalingDreams #startupmeme #startup #meme #barbiememe

Founders, choosing a co-founder is your most important choice. Do not rush it. If all goes well you will be working with them for many years. You may spend more time with them than with your partner. Don't rush it. Find a way to be as sure as you can. This is as important for them as it is for you. There's no way back from a co-founder decision. Make sure you include reverse vesting in your co-founder agreement. Then neither you nor they can walk away after 6 months with all the equity. If you raise money from a VC fund they will ask for reverse vesting anyway. #founders #startups #venturecapital #buildinginpublic #investinginpublic Pitch and newsletter links in the comments.

Founders, want to know the secret to closing your round really fast? Most experts will say you need 6-9 months to start and close your round, but some close it way faster than others. I work with founders who constantly try to raise a round quickly to move their business forward or to increase their cash position. The secret is.... There is no secret. If you are reaching out to investors for the first time, you will need to give them time to get to know you, understand your business, and get comfortable with the deal before handing over a significant amount of cash. Calling your round a "quick bridge round" or raising strictly from angels because "they can make a decision quicker" does not mean your round will move any faster..... If you truly want to raise a round quickly, you need to get money from your current investors, one of their contacts (not other warm contacts, only ones from people who invested money into your company), or from your network. Otherwise, your round will move slowly until you have a lead investor on board. This is why experts suggest to always be raising and meeting with investors, to constantly build your network. Naming your round a bridge won't help you if you start from scratch, expect it to take some time still and plan accordingly. #vcfunding #venturecapital #vc #startups #fundraising

Startup pitch decks are a massive time suck if you try to create the perfect deck for all investors 😱 I did that. There were founders I advised that did that. Every first-time founder tends to obsess over pitch decks in their fund raise. It's understandable, as plenty of investors openly share what they think is important in decks. Thus founders try to cover all the bases. THIS IS CRAZY! Most early decks from unicorns were very basic. What they did well was tell a story of how their startup was ready for venture scale 🚀 Check out this fourth installment of Founder Mistakes and share your thoughts in the comments 👇👇👇 Catch you next time 👋 #startups #founders #fundraising #pitching #FoundersintheCloud

So you've got a brilliant startup idea, great execution and a passionate team as well, but Hold on a second! Is your pitch deck ready to present it in investor meeting ? Remember, your pitch deck is your chance to shine. Don't let some common mistakes turn off potential investors. Here are some of the common mistakes that startup founders make, Learn from them, refine your deck, and go crush that fundraising! #pitchdeck #fundraising #startups #expertbells

My friend just called me and said, Bhai we clinched and raised 1.5 million. When you are raising funds or developing your business, work-life balance is unreal. Most of the time, it will be 80–20 or 85–15, but after it is built, you may adjust it to 40–60 or 30-70. After he failed three startups, I learnt from him the mantra that has been successful for us both: "Life happens for you, life does not happen to you." Everything that has happened to you or is occurring to you is intended to help you become better at your game. I really wanted to mention him, but he is building and grinding in peace. I hope this helps you too. Follow for more Kartikey Bhandari ;) #founders #founders #investing #venturecapital #startups

#quoteoftheday by AY Ventures “Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow.” ― Mary Anne Radmacher In the world of startups, each day brings new challenges, but it's the persistent spirit that keeps us going. So, for every entrepreneur out there facing uncertainties, remember - you have the courage to keep trying, day after day. In the startup journey, facing challenges is part of the game. But when it comes to raising funds, you don't have to do it all on your own. If you're ready to secure funding AY Ventures will be your trusted guide throughout the entire fundraising process. ▶ Connect with us here- https://bit.ly/3qzvK5u #founders #startupfounders #entrepreneruship #inspirationalquotes