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What milestones are VCs looking for at each round? Let's take a look stage by stage 👀 → Pre Seed → Seed → Series A → Series B → Series C → Series D → Series E All the way from $0 to $100M 🚀 Now, only 1% of startups will make it to the $100M mark And that's okay... Because as long as you focus on repeating these 4 milestones, you'll create enough value to create real exit opportunities along the way (as long as you don't overload your cap table before milestone #3) -- ♻️ Repost to help a founder in your network Click 'visit my website' at the top of this post to register for my free Seed to Series A training session 💪

Most people overestimate what they can achieve in a single day. Here’s how I lock in to get the most important things done: - List 5 things that you want to get done. - Prioritize 3 of those things. - Circle 1 that has to get done no matter what. Hope this helps 👍🏾 —- Hey, I’m Nelson, founder of TeachOne Follow me for regularly scheduled posts about startups, business, and life. And if you like ⬆️, I think you’ll also like this ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eQb65q_e

03 key reasons why startups need to launch an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) in the market: 1️⃣ Validation: An MVP helps startups test their product concept, gather feedback, and validate assumptions with minimal resources. 2️⃣ Efficiency: By focusing on essential features, startups save time and resources, iterating quickly based on user feedback. 3️⃣ Attractiveness: A well-executed MVP demonstrates market demand, increasing appeal to investors and potential partners for funding and collaboration. 💬 Continue the list in the comments! #mvp #linkedin

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Join us Live to learn Why 90% 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐀 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠. It often comes down to five key areas: - 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞: You may generate revenue, but can you prove it can scale? - 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬: Building connections is easy, nurturing long-term relationships isn't. - 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭: Solving a problem is just the start—can your product grow with your revenue? - 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝: A brand that resonates matters, but scalability is the real test. - 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦: You have the A-Team—but can they handle the growth? P.S. Are you ready to prove your startup’s scalability? 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐩 5 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐲 90% 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭-𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐀 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/etx_w6CA #Seed ➡️ #SeriesA

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Building an efficient Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is crucial for startups. A common mistake is instructing the team on how to build the MVP, rather than leveraging their expertise. Let your team guide the MVP build as they can provide insights and avoid pitfalls you might not see. This strategy can save: - Time - Money - Leads to a better product Remember, your team is your biggest asset. If you have other strategies for building an MVP, feel free to share. Hire smart, listen, and let your team shine. More on this next time. For a deeper dive into this topic, subscribe to my newsletter, The Saturday Fruxder. Link in the comments.

90% of startups fail – so how do you find out if your idea is in the 90% or the 10%?   How can you pick the ideas with potential out from the probable dead ends? 🤔   What if... all you needed was a space to pressure test your idea, learn from other founders, and build the network you need to support your startup as it grows?   Velocity (our part-time pre-accelerator) may be the answer you're looking for 🙌 Designed to help you nail your product-solution fit and give you the best opportunity for startup success. Applications for our Velocity Winter cohort are now open. Apply 👉 https://bit.ly/3T2xKgU Or jump over to our website to learn more: https://lnkd.in/fgtGy5Y -- #Velocity #preaccelerator #productmarketfit Katrina Gaskin

03 key reasons why startups need to launch an MVP in the market 1️⃣ Validation: An MVP helps startups test their product concept, gather feedback, and validate assumptions with minimal resources. 2️⃣ Efficiency: By focusing on essential features, startups save time and resources, iterating quickly based on user feedback. 3️⃣ Attractiveness: A well-executed MVP demonstrates market demand, increasing appeal to investors and potential partners for funding and collaboration. 💬 Share your points in the comments! #linkedin

The Importance of #Seed #Stage #Investments Seed stage investments are crucial for startup growth. Research shows that early funding can significantly increase a startup's chances of success. By supporting innovative ideas at their inception, investors can help shape the future of industries. Seed funding not only provides the financial foundation for developing a product but also signals to other investors that the startup has potential. This early-stage backing helps entrepreneurs build momentum, attract top talent, and refine their business models for scalability.