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This is a pearler of a post from Abhishek Maran on his Superfluid blog! 🤩 He provides a quick formula that breaks down the fundraising basics and why you might find it hard. It's a fantastic read! 🙌 Why Fundraising is Easy for Some and Hard for Others: https://lnkd.in/gNR7b-jZ #startupadvice #vcfunding

While many factors contribute to the success of a #fundraising process, you want to make sure that your #pitchdeck is spot on https://loom.ly/lBsYdEU #e27Archive

If you're a Workplace IT client that fundraises, you now have access to Direct Fundraise, a new, free fundraising platform from Direct Companies. Built like other major fundraising platforms, it has one key advantage—zero fees, except for standard credit card processing fees. Read the blog post below to learn more!

Factors people rarely consider when fundraising: 🕒 Timing: Don’t try to raise a round when people tend to be OOO — think August, December, July. 🌍 Fundraising environment: Understand the state of the market with an index such as the free one provided by GoodWater. 💸 Discounts: Discounts give investors the opportunity and right to purchase shares at a discount in subsequent funding rounds. 📉 Dilution: Fundraising isn’t easy, but that doesn’t mean you have to take every penny that you can get. Be wary of dilution and set a maximum amount to raise.

Worth reading: Arkady Kulik (in my view) has written a really useful piece on raising money for a fund. A dear friend taught me to say "No" roughly 1000 to 1. Why? "Yes" requires time from the investor, so say "No" often and quickly to help yourself and the person raising capital. Arkady does a beautiful job of showing that people do not like to say "No," so you, as the person raising money, need to quickly validate and define "No" if they do not say "No" and filter out noise in the signal.

Wise words from one of our investors!

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗽 To take your ensemble on a trip, it’s important to consider how much money you can realistically raise. Fortunately, there are many ways to fundraise without having your students spend too much time and energy doing it. Discover some ideas to get started: Beginning the fundraising process is always the hardest part. However, with a little creativity, Directors, parent boosters, and students can come up with some powerful ways to raise money for an important ensemble trip. 👉 Let's Go! https://lnkd.in/g5V9YeJp

In the whirlwind of strategies and reports, let’s take a moment to remember why we do what we do. Fundraising is a privilege, a chance to change lives. And when teams align around a shared “why,” magic happens. Read these encouraging words from our latest newsletter: https://bit.ly/4ayljRd

What exactly is the role of a Founder during fundraising? Or how does their role change (if at all) during these seasons? Shannon Hall has some insights from her experiences, so check out our latest blog 👇 https://lnkd.in/gBh5z3zX

Check out our blog on Brianna McDonald’s session at Keiretsu Academy to learn why she believes that the best time to enter the fundraising cycle is when most investors are out of it. Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/dKsac3CZ #EntrepreneurshipInsights #KeiretsuAcademy #InvestmentStrategy #FundraisingTips