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Fantastic these tips on entrepreneurial fundraising from Alyssa Jaffee!

Fundraising is harder than everybody anticipates, even if you’ve raised billions before. Here's what founders need to be prepared for: 1. Know your audience Investors aren’t your customers, they might not have the same problem you are solving. They have one challenge: growing their investment. It’s not about your product, it’s about proving that their investment in you is going to multiply. 2. Be prepared and organized Going into a meeting without proper due diligence can kill the deal. Have all your key financials—cash, burn rate, runway, and growth metrics—ready to go. Keep your data room in order with your pitch deck, product roadmap, financial projections, and any legal or administrative documents lined up. 3. Craft a narrative that resonates Investors are looking for a story that makes them believe in your vision. Your narrative should answer their key questions and instill confidence. 4. Practice until it’s second nature Your pitch has to be so good you could close your eyes and let it auto-run. Confidence and clarity go a long way in convincing investors. 5. Understand your market Unless you’re creating a completely new category, you’re competing. There’s a limited amount of gold medals and you’re competing to be the best. Show what makes your product and team uniquely positioned to solve your particular challenge. 6. Start networking early You should have established connections and the right network engaged when you're ready to start fundraising. If you're a first time founder, don't underestimate the power of networking. I'll share the Notion template I use to prepare for fundraising in the comments!

Great fundraising tips from Sasha Orloff 💥

Give away time thanks to the amazing Katrin de Haën of The Fourth Effect very kindly offered free passes worth $246 to her bespoke Board Boot Camp event today 6pm - 8pm EST. Link: https://lu.ma/rxqvt5rb and use Code: COMMUNITY About: Join us on a journey to dispel the myths behind getting to the elusive “Boardroom” and learn how to structure your own ideal board. - Want to get on a board but wondering how?  - Where can you find board opportunities? - How do you position yourself for the right fit? - And how do you get the requisite board experience if you can’t get on a board to get it? - Learn how you can break the “chicken and the egg” conundrum. - Founders, ever wonder how to find and tap into the right networks that can help you scale and fundraise? Learn how you can build your advisory and governing boards so that they can save and raise you money, as well as, bring you the expertise that can make them your “Cheat Sheet” to success.

Most founders think fundraising is all charisma. They’re wrong. Here’s the truth…👇 It’s mainly an execution problem. It’s a formula. A recipe. Right ingredients + right order = 💰 I hate seeing founders intimidated by fundraising. They don’t feel like they have enough charisma. More like Steve Buscemi, not like Steve Jobs. Sound familiar? This message is for you: I’ve seen many founders who don’t describe themselves as charismatic raise TONS of capital. If that’s you, don’t give up hope. Learn the formula. 🧠 Trust the process. ⚙️ Execute it well. 💪 The money will come. __ Was this helpful? 👍 like and ♻️ repost it to help another founder!

How To Raise Capital Via Cold Email (And a Real Message That Worked) https://buff.ly/3RCcXRn Discover effective strategies for raising capital via cold emails, including a real-life message that yielded positive results. Gain insights into the art of crafting compelling emails to attract potential investors. Learn from practical examples to enhance your fundraising efforts. #CapitalRaising #ColdEmailMarketing

“RAISING CAPITAL!” It’s not for everyone For Maori businesses I work with, it’s often not a goals or values aligned fit, regardless of which investors are approached. For those it is the right solution for a guide like this is potentially helpful. 3 Tips from businesses I’ve worked with: 🔥There is almost always a steep learning curve, so study hard (the only shortcut is to learn faster) 🔥Talk to people who have recently raised capital, especially in the same market, get them to share as many nuggets as possible and if you can get someone like this (a mentor) to answer your questions as you go through the journey, that can be a huge help. 🔥 Relentless is precisely what’s needed, iterate your approach be constantly polishing your deal making skills and pitching, your Due Diligence “room” and knowledge of investors. Longo Reo Te Kooro Maxwell Semmons-Russell Te Pūoho Katene Kale Panoho Keen to hear your thoughts? #capitalraise #prepare #investors #maorientrepreneurs #rakahinonga

Founders: don't put barriers between me and your deck! This is especially important if you're coming in via cold email. Another variant of this: sending an email to ask if I want to see your deck. Of course I do! I want as much information as possible to help me decide whether or not to dig deeper. Countless billion dollar businesses have been built on taking friction out of some aspect of human life. Don't add friction to your fundraise.

Most people think promoting yourself or your business feels cringey. But here’s the truth: if you don’t talk about what you do, no one else will. You know who doesn’t struggle with this? The brands you see everywhere. The founders who always seem to be in the right rooms. The businesses that feel big—even if they aren’t (yet). That’s because they’ve mastered the skill of shameless promotion. And yes, it is a skill. It’s about: 📢 Talking about your business so often that people remember you. 📢 Being excited about what you offer without waiting for permission. 📢 Selling in a way that feels natural—because you actually believe in what you’re selling. The people who win aren’t necessarily the best. They’re the ones who aren’t afraid to put themselves out there again and again and again. So here’s your reminder: Be loud. Be proud. Be a little shameless. Because if you don’t promote yourself, someone less talented but more confident will. 🚀 What’s one thing you’re promoting this week? Drop it in the comments—I’ll hype you up. 🔥 PS: it's a good reminder that I'm raising money to do crazy things at NoBaked. DM me or comment below. I work on it at least 10 minutes a day.

Earlier this month, we co-hosted a fundraising workshop as part of J.P. Morgan's Founder Fundamentals series where our MD, T. A. McCann, along with Marius Ciocirlan and Catherine Williams, shared strategies for running a successful fundraising process. We’ve distilled their insights into five guiding principles 👇 — check out our latest blog post for the full rundown. 1. This is a sales process, with different phases - know which one you're in and how to drive it 2. Expand your network creatively, finding novel ways to engage investors 3. Use momentum and competition to drive conversion to a term sheet 4. Construct your round carefully, keeping in mind signaling risk 5. Carve out room for yourself, no matter how hard that can be Have your own fundraising lessons? Share them with us in the comments! We’d love to learn from your experiences. And thank you to Lindsay Randall, MBA for organizing this event!