“I have a short five-slide deck to share that provides a solid framework for understanding our business.”
Since moving to San Francisco a little over a year ago, I have spent every day helping to build Socialcast and about.me. During this time, I have raised more than $10 million combined over 3 funding rounds for both Socialcast and about.me. Convincing venture capitalists to invest in two startups in less than 365 days was a challenging task, but one that quickly taught me the dos and don’ts of raising money. Here is an overview of the unique lessons I learned during the fundraising process, mostly focused on the initial meeting, which is the most crucial as you are introducing your company and vision for the first time.
To read the full, original article click on this link: 365 Days, $10 Million, 3 Rounds, 2 Companies, All With 5 Magic Slides
Author: Tim Young
