This document outlines 9 steps to raise money from venture capitalists (VCs). The steps are: 1) Select a target VC firm that invests in your area and stage. 2) Approach the VC and open with a compelling subject line and well-prepared pitch materials. 3) Demonstrate your company's value through a precise deck outlining your financial plan and early traction. 4) Manage investor expectations by presenting ambitious but realistic projections. 5) Meet with the VC in-person and come prepared to discuss your business. 6) Address any remaining questions or concerns from the VC and provide additional supporting materials or references. 7) Solicit a decision deadline to increase pressure while maintaining other funding options. 8) Get the lead investor
Innovate Calgary's Presentation on Perfecting the Investor Pitch at Startup W...Boast Capital
This is a presentation by Alex Raczenko, EIR at Innovate Calgary in Alberta at Startup Weekend on July 12, 2013. Alex discusses the 12 key questions every entrepreneur needs to answer before raising outside capital. Following this presentation you will be able to perfect your investor pitch.
B2B Software & Services: Company presentation by Eran Zinman, Co-Founder & CTO at Monday.com at the NOAH Conference 2019 in Tel Aviv, Hangar 11, 10-11 April 2019.
We are big advocates of transparency at Seedcamp and understand first hand just how tough the fundraising process can be. It's not just startups who go through this but funds too. In the spirit of openness, we're sharing the deck we used to go out to investors for Seedcamp Fund IV.
Read more about our plans to invest in 100 new European startups with our biggest and boldest fund yet over on our blog: http://seedcamp.com/seedcamp-fund-iv-announcement/
Five Flute is an issues management app that helps engineers develop better products with less effort. You can think of it like Github issues for hardware teams. We help teams of mechanical and electrical engineers reduce the coordination and communication effort during development by giving them one place for tracking and managing design and development issues, and then keeping these issues connected to the parts, assemblies and physical hardware they impact. Teams that use Five Flute keep move faster with fewer mistakes and keep everyone on the same page regarding engineering decisions. Use it for requirements management, design reviews, test planning, bug tracking, and as a hardware specific to-do list. It's super flexible.
Cadee is helping golfer understand and improve their game. Just by taking a photo of their scorecard, we digitize their data and help them track their stats over time. We also connect them with other golfers and courses to help them get even more out of their game.
Innovate Calgary's Presentation on Perfecting the Investor Pitch at Startup W...Boast Capital
This is a presentation by Alex Raczenko, EIR at Innovate Calgary in Alberta at Startup Weekend on July 12, 2013. Alex discusses the 12 key questions every entrepreneur needs to answer before raising outside capital. Following this presentation you will be able to perfect your investor pitch.
B2B Software & Services: Company presentation by Eran Zinman, Co-Founder & CTO at Monday.com at the NOAH Conference 2019 in Tel Aviv, Hangar 11, 10-11 April 2019.
We are big advocates of transparency at Seedcamp and understand first hand just how tough the fundraising process can be. It's not just startups who go through this but funds too. In the spirit of openness, we're sharing the deck we used to go out to investors for Seedcamp Fund IV.
Read more about our plans to invest in 100 new European startups with our biggest and boldest fund yet over on our blog: http://seedcamp.com/seedcamp-fund-iv-announcement/
Five Flute is an issues management app that helps engineers develop better products with less effort. You can think of it like Github issues for hardware teams. We help teams of mechanical and electrical engineers reduce the coordination and communication effort during development by giving them one place for tracking and managing design and development issues, and then keeping these issues connected to the parts, assemblies and physical hardware they impact. Teams that use Five Flute keep move faster with fewer mistakes and keep everyone on the same page regarding engineering decisions. Use it for requirements management, design reviews, test planning, bug tracking, and as a hardware specific to-do list. It's super flexible.
Cadee is helping golfer understand and improve their game. Just by taking a photo of their scorecard, we digitize their data and help them track their stats over time. We also connect them with other golfers and courses to help them get even more out of their game.
🔮 Want more VC/investment startup pitch decks? We’ve centralised ALL succesful investor pitch decks at: https://chagency.co.uk/getstartupfunding — check all of them out
🔮 The effort is adhering to the ideology of “The Future Of Freemium” — read more here: https://chagency.co.uk/blog/ceo/the-future-of-freemium-how-to-get-peoples-attention/
🔮 Our library of pitch decks will not have any advertisement, only a signature. We are a design agency that helps SaaS CEOs reduce user churn.
Rippling Investor Memo: $45M Series A — with no pitch deck!Pitch Decks
Rippling took an unusual approach when raising their $45 million Series A led by Kleiner Perkins in 2019: they used "no formal Pitch Deck" as the center of their fundraising materials. In lieu of the traditional pitch deck, Rippling presented an Investor Memo: a simple document which laid out the company’s pitch in prose form.
This approach took advantage of the storytelling strengths of the written medium, while showcasing important data such as graphs, charts, and tables in an accompanying set of 46 supplementary slides. Rather than share fragmented Excel sheets for due diligence, Rippling packaged their data room into comprehensive, organized slides with metrics, projections and detailed footnotes.
This is an excerpt from the slides that supplemented Rippling's famous investor memo.
Read more: vip.graphics/rippling-investor-memo
See the deck: bestpitchdeck.com/rippling
Continuing our tradition and in the spirit of transparency we are sharing the deck we used to raise our oversubscribed Fund VI. We hope it continues to help emerging fund managers and shows founders who have to constantly fundraise that we go through it too!
Read more about our plans to invest in and support the next generation of exceptional European talent on our blog: https://sdca.mp/SeedcampVI
All data taken at Q2'22, investment disclaimers and regulatory notices have been removed from the public version of this deck.
Ark Kapital is a data-driven precision financing company that helps early-stage startups thrive by providing long-term loans while keeping founders in control and lowering the risk for investors.
The Swedish-based startup, which was launched in 2021, analyses the financial health of early-stage tech businesses using AI and machine learning and provides precise loans based on their performance.
Ark Kapital announced that it has raised $182 million in a mix of debt and equity funding. The round was led by Local Globe, with participation from Creandum and angel investors including Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen, iZettle founder Jacob de Geer, and EQT Ventures founding partner Hjalmar Winbladh.
Read more: vip.graphics/ark-pitch-deck/
See the deck: bestpitchdeck.com/ark
FasterCapital is an incubator that is offering a unique model of cofunding and cofounding. FasterCapital will become the technical cofounder and invests 50% of the money needed.
🔮 Want more VC/investment startup pitch decks? We’ve centralised ALL succesful investor pitch decks at: https://chagency.co.uk/getstartupfunding — check all of them out
🔮 The effort is adhering to the ideology of “The Future Of Freemium” — read more here: https://chagency.co.uk/blog/ceo/the-future-of-freemium-how-to-get-peoples-attention/
🔮 Our library of pitch decks will not have any advertisement, only a signature. We are a design agency that helps SaaS CEOs reduce user churn.
Rippling Investor Memo: $45M Series A — with no pitch deck!Pitch Decks
Rippling took an unusual approach when raising their $45 million Series A led by Kleiner Perkins in 2019: they used "no formal Pitch Deck" as the center of their fundraising materials. In lieu of the traditional pitch deck, Rippling presented an Investor Memo: a simple document which laid out the company’s pitch in prose form.
This approach took advantage of the storytelling strengths of the written medium, while showcasing important data such as graphs, charts, and tables in an accompanying set of 46 supplementary slides. Rather than share fragmented Excel sheets for due diligence, Rippling packaged their data room into comprehensive, organized slides with metrics, projections and detailed footnotes.
This is an excerpt from the slides that supplemented Rippling's famous investor memo.
Read more: vip.graphics/rippling-investor-memo
See the deck: bestpitchdeck.com/rippling
Continuing our tradition and in the spirit of transparency we are sharing the deck we used to raise our oversubscribed Fund VI. We hope it continues to help emerging fund managers and shows founders who have to constantly fundraise that we go through it too!
Read more about our plans to invest in and support the next generation of exceptional European talent on our blog: https://sdca.mp/SeedcampVI
All data taken at Q2'22, investment disclaimers and regulatory notices have been removed from the public version of this deck.
Ark Kapital is a data-driven precision financing company that helps early-stage startups thrive by providing long-term loans while keeping founders in control and lowering the risk for investors.
The Swedish-based startup, which was launched in 2021, analyses the financial health of early-stage tech businesses using AI and machine learning and provides precise loans based on their performance.
Ark Kapital announced that it has raised $182 million in a mix of debt and equity funding. The round was led by Local Globe, with participation from Creandum and angel investors including Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen, iZettle founder Jacob de Geer, and EQT Ventures founding partner Hjalmar Winbladh.
Read more: vip.graphics/ark-pitch-deck/
See the deck: bestpitchdeck.com/ark
FasterCapital is an incubator that is offering a unique model of cofunding and cofounding. FasterCapital will become the technical cofounder and invests 50% of the money needed.
Startupfest 2016: ANDREW ACKERMAN (Dreamit Edtech) - How to Startupfest
How to raise your first round -
Having trouble finding prospective investors? Not getting the meetings you need? Wondering why raising your round is taking so long? Dreamit Managing Director Andrew Ackerman gives the inside scoop on how their startups prospect for investors, get meetings, and drive the round to close.
Jenny will demystify the funding process by discussing how much to raise and from whom. She will also speak about how best to tell your story to VCs, among other tips.
Q&A will be taken throughout the presentation.
Business development framework for gamechangersdianabe
Scale Business Group sponsored Executive Leadership session presented by Nathan Beckord of VentureArchetypes at GameChangers confernce. www.grow-california.com
Games Invest: Pitch your company, not your productGAMESbrief
Investors are falling over themselves to invest in games, but UK games companies are failing to get their money. The reason? Too many companies pitch products, not companies.
In this talk, I explain the different stages of a compy, what investors look for and the biggest mistakes that I have seen startups making when talking to investors.
How to Raise Your First Round of Capital - January 2020Jeffrey Bussgang
A step by step guide to raising your first round of capital -- from angels or venture capitalists (VCs) -- from a VC veteran and Harvard Business School (HBS) professor
The art of the pitch: Pitching angels, corporate venture, VC's for investment Gregory Phipps
Some advice and tips on content and approach to "pitching" potential angel investors, corporate investors, or venture capitalists for equity investment.
For careers, Go Big or Go Home. Cut your job-transition periods over your career by months. Inspired by the Covid-19 crisis, Careersmith.io is offering our "Mind over Career" message for free as the job market heals.
How to raise capital from a Venture Capital fund, what to think about, how to approach them, what to do afterwards regardless of whether it is yes or no?
What are the main drone startups?
Who are drone startup investors?
How much investments have been done in drone startups?
What are investors looking for in drone startups?
Based on our blog post about drone startups and investors landscape
https://medium.com/point-nine-news/drone-startups-and-investors-landscape-4575365a32f9#.is3aturs2
Business Model 101: The Basics of Marketplaces, SaaS & Ecommerce [reduced]Point Nine Capital
An shorter introduction to some of our favourite investment areas: Marketplaces, Software-as-a-Service and Ecommerce.
Starting with different ways of monetization, we dip into the major characteristics, address critical challenges and single out the KPIs you should keep an eye on.
As presented in Startit Fest in Belgrade, http://startit.rs/
Introducción a la Financiación de Startups para emprendedores en EspañaPoint Nine Capital
Una introducción a las distintas fuentes de financiación para startups.
Haciendo especial hincapié en consejos para emprendedores en España.
Entre otros aspectos, repasa las características de las distintas fuentes y detalla el proceso en el caso de fondos de capital riesgo.
Startups & Venture Capital: An Alternative to Suit & TiePoint Nine Capital
These are the slides for a guest lecture Nicolas gave for the entrepreneurship initiative Thinc! at the University of Mannheim on February 19, 2014.
Aimed at B.Sc / M.Sc students, the goal was to provide some background on the startup lifecycle and suggest entrepreneurship as an alternative to banking or consulting.
Poonawalla Fincorp and IndusInd Bank Introduce New Co-Branded Credit Cardnickysharmasucks
The unveiling of the IndusInd Bank Poonawalla Fincorp eLITE RuPay Platinum Credit Card marks a notable milestone in the Indian financial landscape, showcasing a successful partnership between two leading institutions, Poonawalla Fincorp and IndusInd Bank. This co-branded credit card not only offers users a plethora of benefits but also reflects a commitment to innovation and adaptation. With a focus on providing value-driven and customer-centric solutions, this launch represents more than just a new product—it signifies a step towards redefining the banking experience for millions. Promising convenience, rewards, and a touch of luxury in everyday financial transactions, this collaboration aims to cater to the evolving needs of customers and set new standards in the industry.
what is the best method to sell pi coins in 2024DOT TECH
The best way to sell your pi coins safely is trading with an exchange..but since pi is not launched in any exchange, and second option is through a VERIFIED pi merchant.
Who is a pi merchant?
A pi merchant is someone who buys pi coins from miners and pioneers and resell them to Investors looking forward to hold massive amounts before mainnet launch in 2026.
I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant to trade pi coins with.
@Pi_vendor_247
Financial Assets: Debit vs Equity Securities.pptxWrito-Finance
financial assets represent claim for future benefit or cash. Financial assets are formed by establishing contracts between participants. These financial assets are used for collection of huge amounts of money for business purposes.
Two major Types: Debt Securities and Equity Securities.
Debt Securities are Also known as fixed-income securities or instruments. The type of assets is formed by establishing contracts between investor and issuer of the asset.
• The first type of Debit securities is BONDS. Bonds are issued by corporations and government (both local and national government).
• The second important type of Debit security is NOTES. Apart from similarities associated with notes and bonds, notes have shorter term maturity.
• The 3rd important type of Debit security is TRESURY BILLS. These securities have short-term ranging from three months, six months, and one year. Issuer of such securities are governments.
• Above discussed debit securities are mostly issued by governments and corporations. CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSITS CDs are issued by Banks and Financial Institutions. Risk factor associated with CDs gets reduced when issued by reputable institutions or Banks.
Following are the risk attached with debt securities: Credit risk, interest rate risk and currency risk
There are no fixed maturity dates in such securities, and asset’s value is determined by company’s performance. There are two major types of equity securities: common stock and preferred stock.
Common Stock: These are simple equity securities and bear no complexities which the preferred stock bears. Holders of such securities or instrument have the voting rights when it comes to select the company’s board of director or the business decisions to be made.
Preferred Stock: Preferred stocks are sometime referred to as hybrid securities, because it contains elements of both debit security and equity security. Preferred stock confers ownership rights to security holder that is why it is equity instrument
<a href="https://www.writofinance.com/equity-securities-features-types-risk/" >Equity securities </a> as a whole is used for capital funding for companies. Companies have multiple expenses to cover. Potential growth of company is required in competitive market. So, these securities are used for capital generation, and then uses it for company’s growth.
Concluding remarks
Both are employed in business. Businesses are often established through debit securities, then what is the need for equity securities. Companies have to cover multiple expenses and expansion of business. They can also use equity instruments for repayment of debits. So, there are multiple uses for securities. As an investor, you need tools for analysis. Investment decisions are made by carefully analyzing the market. For better analysis of the stock market, investors often employ financial analysis of companies.
US Economic Outlook - Being Decided - M Capital Group August 2021.pdfpchutichetpong
The U.S. economy is continuing its impressive recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and not slowing down despite re-occurring bumps. The U.S. savings rate reached its highest ever recorded level at 34% in April 2020 and Americans seem ready to spend. The sectors that had been hurt the most by the pandemic specifically reduced consumer spending, like retail, leisure, hospitality, and travel, are now experiencing massive growth in revenue and job openings.
Could this growth lead to a “Roaring Twenties”? As quickly as the U.S. economy contracted, experiencing a 9.1% drop in economic output relative to the business cycle in Q2 2020, the largest in recorded history, it has rebounded beyond expectations. This surprising growth seems to be fueled by the U.S. government’s aggressive fiscal and monetary policies, and an increase in consumer spending as mobility restrictions are lifted. Unemployment rates between June 2020 and June 2021 decreased by 5.2%, while the demand for labor is increasing, coupled with increasing wages to incentivize Americans to rejoin the labor force. Schools and businesses are expected to fully reopen soon. In parallel, vaccination rates across the country and the world continue to rise, with full vaccination rates of 50% and 14.8% respectively.
However, it is not completely smooth sailing from here. According to M Capital Group, the main risks that threaten the continued growth of the U.S. economy are inflation, unsettled trade relations, and another wave of Covid-19 mutations that could shut down the world again. Have we learned from the past year of COVID-19 and adapted our economy accordingly?
“In order for the U.S. economy to continue growing, whether there is another wave or not, the U.S. needs to focus on diversifying supply chains, supporting business investment, and maintaining consumer spending,” says Grace Feeley, a research analyst at M Capital Group.
While the economic indicators are positive, the risks are coming closer to manifesting and threatening such growth. The new variants spreading throughout the world, Delta, Lambda, and Gamma, are vaccine-resistant and muddy the predictions made about the economy and health of the country. These variants bring back the feeling of uncertainty that has wreaked havoc not only on the stock market but the mindset of people around the world. MCG provides unique insight on how to mitigate these risks to possibly ensure a bright economic future.
how can i use my minded pi coins I need some funds.DOT TECH
If you are interested in selling your pi coins, i have a verified pi merchant, who buys pi coins and resell them to exchanges looking forward to hold till mainnet launch.
Because the core team has announced that pi network will not be doing any pre-sale. The only way exchanges like huobi, bitmart and hotbit can get pi is by buying from miners.
Now a merchant stands in between these exchanges and the miners. As a link to make transactions smooth. Because right now in the enclosed mainnet you can't sell pi coins your self. You need the help of a merchant,
i will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant below. 👇 I and my friends has traded more than 3000pi coins with him successfully.
@Pi_vendor_247
Even tho Pi network is not listed on any exchange yet.
Buying/Selling or investing in pi network coins is highly possible through the help of vendors. You can buy from vendors[ buy directly from the pi network miners and resell it]. I will leave the telegram contact of my personal vendor.
@Pi_vendor_247
where can I find a legit pi merchant onlineDOT TECH
Yes. This is very easy what you need is a recommendation from someone who has successfully traded pi coins before with a merchant.
Who is a pi merchant?
A pi merchant is someone who buys pi network coins and resell them to Investors looking forward to hold thousands of pi coins before the open mainnet.
I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant to trade with
@Pi_vendor_247
How to get verified on Coinbase Account?_.docxBuy bitget
t's important to note that buying verified Coinbase accounts is not recommended and may violate Coinbase's terms of service. Instead of searching to "buy verified Coinbase accounts," follow the proper steps to verify your own account to ensure compliance and security.
how can I sell pi coins after successfully completing KYCDOT TECH
Pi coins is not launched yet in any exchange 💱 this means it's not swappable, the current pi displaying on coin market cap is the iou version of pi. And you can learn all about that on my previous post.
RIGHT NOW THE ONLY WAY you can sell pi coins is through verified pi merchants. A pi merchant is someone who buys pi coins and resell them to exchanges and crypto whales. Looking forward to hold massive quantities of pi coins before the mainnet launch.
This is because pi network is not doing any pre-sale or ico offerings, the only way to get my coins is from buying from miners. So a merchant facilitates the transactions between the miners and these exchanges holding pi.
I and my friends has sold more than 6000 pi coins successfully with this method. I will be happy to share the contact of my personal pi merchant. The one i trade with, if you have your own merchant you can trade with them. For those who are new.
Message: @Pi_vendor_247 on telegram.
I wouldn't advise you selling all percentage of the pi coins. Leave at least a before so its a win win during open mainnet. Have a nice day pioneers ♥️
#kyc #mainnet #picoins #pi #sellpi #piwallet
#pinetwork
What price will pi network be listed on exchangesDOT TECH
The rate at which pi will be listed is practically unknown. But due to speculations surrounding it the predicted rate is tends to be from 30$ — 50$.
So if you are interested in selling your pi network coins at a high rate tho. Or you can't wait till the mainnet launch in 2026. You can easily trade your pi coins with a merchant.
A merchant is someone who buys pi coins from miners and resell them to Investors looking forward to hold massive quantities till mainnet launch.
I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi vendor to trade with.
@Pi_vendor_247
Empowering the Unbanked: The Vital Role of NBFCs in Promoting Financial Inclu...Vighnesh Shashtri
In India, financial inclusion remains a critical challenge, with a significant portion of the population still unbanked. Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) have emerged as key players in bridging this gap by providing financial services to those often overlooked by traditional banking institutions. This article delves into how NBFCs are fostering financial inclusion and empowering the unbanked.
USDA Loans in California: A Comprehensive Overview.pptxmarketing367770
USDA Loans in California: A Comprehensive Overview
If you're dreaming of owning a home in California's rural or suburban areas, a USDA loan might be the perfect solution. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers these loans to help low-to-moderate-income individuals and families achieve homeownership.
Key Features of USDA Loans:
Zero Down Payment: USDA loans require no down payment, making homeownership more accessible.
Competitive Interest Rates: These loans often come with lower interest rates compared to conventional loans.
Flexible Credit Requirements: USDA loans have more lenient credit score requirements, helping those with less-than-perfect credit.
Guaranteed Loan Program: The USDA guarantees a portion of the loan, reducing risk for lenders and expanding borrowing options.
Eligibility Criteria:
Location: The property must be located in a USDA-designated rural or suburban area. Many areas in California qualify.
Income Limits: Applicants must meet income guidelines, which vary by region and household size.
Primary Residence: The home must be used as the borrower's primary residence.
Application Process:
Find a USDA-Approved Lender: Not all lenders offer USDA loans, so it's essential to choose one approved by the USDA.
Pre-Qualification: Determine your eligibility and the amount you can borrow.
Property Search: Look for properties in eligible rural or suburban areas.
Loan Application: Submit your application, including financial and personal information.
Processing and Approval: The lender and USDA will review your application. If approved, you can proceed to closing.
USDA loans are an excellent option for those looking to buy a home in California's rural and suburban areas. With no down payment and flexible requirements, these loans make homeownership more attainable for many families. Explore your eligibility today and take the first step toward owning your dream home.
12. Ask for a ‘coffee meeting’
Book a nice hotel, buy flowers & champagne
Step 5: Extract to a seduction location
13. Ask for a ‘coffee meeting’
Book nice hotel, buy flowers & champagne
Step 5: Extract to a seduction location
Wait, this was for the ‘other’ Game…
… let’s move on to the next step
14. Step 6: Make a physical connection
Bring your co-founders
Be on time & prepared for a discussion
Have some slides as backup
15. Step 6: Make a physical connection
Don’t be a ‘ballhog’
Let your team chime in
16. Identify last question marks
Provide missing data (incl. sources)
Set up reference calls
Step 7: Disarm the obstacles
17. Step 7: Disarm the obstacles
Don’t go on vacation during fundraising
Why would you do that?
18. Solicit a decision deadline
Communicate that there are other options on the table
Update on major developments
(numbers, deals, hires)
Step 8: Pump Buying Temperature
19. Don’t name drop (or worse, lie)
Avoid an ‘investor cartel’ forming behind your back
Step 8: Pump Buying Temperature
20. Get lead investor to sign a term sheet
Let potential co-investors and/or lemmings know
Close the round & get back to business
Step 9: Blast Last-Minute Resistance
21. Step 9: Blast Last-Minute Resistance
A handshake is not a contract (unfortunately)
Keep all options open until the deal is signed
22. Ready to make it rain?!
Send your pitch to nicolas@pointninecap.com
(pls don’t try #5)
Or snapchat your Executive Summary to nc5h
(just kidding, but I would be impressed)
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