How do I raise my first round of funding? This is a question that every early stage startup founder has on his mind. Although there is no fixed method to ensure funding for a startup, but there are certain things that an investor would like to see in a startup before putting his money. In this blog, we have highlighted 3 key steps to ensure that everything is in place before one reaches out to the investor.

1. 3 STEPS TO
RAISE YOUR
FIRST
ROUND OF
FUNDING
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2. How do I raise my first round of funding?
This is a question that every early stage startup founder
has on his mind. Although there is no fixed method to
ensure funding for a startup, but there are certain things
that an investor would like to see in a startup before
putting his money. In this blog, we have highlighted 3 key
steps to ensure that everything is in place before one
reaches out to the investor.
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3. VIABLE IDEA &
BUSINESS MODEL
INITIAL
TRACTION
CLEAR PLAN OF
EXPANSION
3 STEPS ARE...
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4. An investor will sure look for the clarity around the business idea.
Not only the founders should be clear of what the business is
going to do, but also 1) Who is going to pay 2) For what service?
and 3) How much?. This, combined with the cost of goods/services
gives an idea on the unit economics and viability of the venture.
Some key elements that one must have in place at this stage are:
a) Business Plan & Business Model
b) A product/service
c) Cost of Goods/Services
d) Sale Price of Goods/Services
1. VIABLE IDEA & BUSINESS MODEL
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5. After one has the business model in place, the goods or services to
be sold have to be taken to the customers. This is the moment of
truth that proves if your customers are willing to pay for the
service or not. Some of the key elements for customer traction
are:
a) A Website/App for the customers to land on to
b) Marketing & Branding Campaigns to reach out to customers
2. INITIAL TRACTION
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6. Once the idea has been validated with the customers, the next step is
to chalk out a clear path of expanding the venture. The costs
associated with various resources required for executing the
expansion gives a broad idea on the investment required from the
investor. Some key elements that one needs to have in place:
a) Pitch-Deck
b) 3-5 Year Business Plan
c) Key financials from initial traction
d) Plan for Investor Connect
Once the Pitch-Deck supported by the Business Plan is ready, its time
to reach out to investors. Very early stage investors generally look for
a viable business idea which provides a solution for which customers
are ready to pay. With the three steps above, it becomes easier to
engage with the investor.
3. CLEAR PLAN OF EXPANSION
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7. HOW CAN LEANFLO INC. HELP?
At LeanFlo Inc. we work closely with early stage startups to help
them convert their ideas to funding ready ventures. Some of the
key areas where our services can be of immense help are:
a) Company Registration
b) Website/App Design & Development
c) Marketing, Branding & Customer Acquisition
d) Pitch-Deck & Business Plan Preparation
e) Investor Connect
Please feel free to drop a mail at info@leanflo.co for arranging a
call with our experts and availing our services.
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8. THANK
YOU!
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