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4 years ago, I was preparing for a pitch in 🇫🇮 I would say for the greatest business angel network in the world - Finnish Business Angels Network (FiBAN). Will Cardwell (Open Circle Capital), as almost father to son, was making me intros to all the members in suits, telling the stories how they exited a 100M deal just two months before bankruptcy. And I saw one guy in jeans in the corner. Was always on the phone. Though, ok, I am not the only one with jeans 😅 Started to listen to the pitches. There were some smart standard questions from angels. But what I remember, is that "jeans" guy going very tough and straight forward with the questions. For each startup 😧 Same questions, I had in mind by the way So I got on stage. Finished my pitch. And ... Ali Omar with those jeans stood up. Thought ... be clever, think, answer ... And Ali said: not a question, just a comment. I use your pitch deck as an example of how the deck should be done for all my portfolio startups. Still remember this So I opened that deck now. Really not bad 💪 #throwback

🚀 We've got €1M up for grabs. Will it be yours? "Good companies are built by extraordinary people," says Riivo Anton, Specialist VC's Lead Investor at #Latitude59, "Let us know about your extraordinary achievements!" Yes, indeed - L59 Pitch Competition is looking for extraordinary startups with a positive impact and a scalable product. Apply now, and show our investors from Estonian Business Angels Network (EstBAN) and Specialist VC what you've got! 🔥 Application link in the comments below! 🔥

How Do I Build Financial Projections for My Startup? 👉 Yesterday, we had a live Q&A session with my good friend Sadia R. F. about financial projections, valuations, and investor expectations. 💪 Sadia has been a trusted go-to resource for my pitch deck clients, helping them navigate the complex world of startup financials. ❤️A big thank you to Sadia R. F. and all the great questions from the Mighty Founders community - Greg Prosser, PMP , Leah Bateman, H S Umer Farooq , Tumininu Oladele

Excited to be doing this session for my community (yet again) with Anshul Gupta from Bharat Founder School alongside StartupNews.fyi Anshul and I have had many interesting conversations on what happens in the pitch room and what really piques investor's interests You need to hear it from him first-hand and here's why you should attend: 1. Find out what makes a great pitch stand out and get investors excited about your startup. 2. Learn what investors look for and how to speak their language to make a lasting impression. 3. Get practical tips on how to tell your startup's story in a compelling and engaging way. 4. Get 1:1 time with Anshul, and get first-hand answers if you're fundraising for the first, 2nd or 5th time You want to register and the link to do so is in the comments! You know where to find it :) #VanshiChats 🧿💜

A week to go for one of the most buzzing events for startup founders! Catch me & Dash team at our booth at the summit. 3 days of valuable conversations with investors and partners. Give me a shout if you are there ! #websummit #lisbon #impact_startup #pre_seed

Find out what it takes to get into the TechStars accelerator and secure funding from TechStars Pitch Coach Will Greenblatt. In my recent conversation with Will on The Value, we delved into what it takes to make it into Techstars and secure funding. Will's extensive experience as a Techstars mentor shed light on the qualities founders need to succeed in the program. According to Will, Techstars seeks founders who are not only brilliant but also deeply committed to solving a specific problem. Founder-market fit is crucial, with Techstars prioritizing individuals who understand their customers' pain points. Will emphasized the importance of authenticity in pitching, urging founders to connect their personal stories to their business endeavours. #TheValue #Techstars #StartupSuccess #FounderInsights

🚀 Exciting News: Introducing Backable Ventures! 🚀 Excited to announce the official launch of Backable Ventures - a game-changing community for underestimated founders who are ready to secure the bag! 💼💰 Why Backable Ventures? We're not your average accelerator or incubator We've cracked the code on what makes founders irresistible to investors Our founders have already raised over $5 million in funding Our mission? To help diverse, early-stage founders become so backable that investors can't help but reach for their checkbooks. If you're: ✅ A founder ready to hustle for that fundraising gold ✅ Open to a fresh, contrarian approach to fundraising & scaling your startup ✅ Eager to join a community more valuable than a black book of VC contacts Then it's time to hop on the Backable express! We want to flip the script on traditional fundraising and show the world what happens when underestimated founders become unstoppable. Hop on the Backable Express & Join the Fam: https://lnkd.in/eQNqNT99

Founders - here is a guide to help you raise capital. 💰 (I'm thankful to Crunchbase for putting it together) Must read pages: ⤷ 𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝟱 - VC Rounds anatomy (investor types, company stage, amounts, funds use)  ⤷ 𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝟳 - Most common types of investors (Angel, VC, Family Office) ⤷ 𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝟮𝟬 - What should be on your pitch deck?  🔔 Follow me (Hugo Rauch) and join a community of startups addicts

How you pitch can determine a huge part of your startup's success 🎙️ It's common for an early-stage startup not to make a perfect pitch the first time, but it's important to ask for feedback from experts to optimize it gradually 📊 That's why today we want to share with you 🌟The most common mistakes when pitching to investors 🌟 We go in-depth on each one of these points here 🔗https://lnkd.in/dUJbs2W6

Dont't pitch your startup!!! ...before thinking about this As you should know your ideal client, you must know your ideal investors, this are 5 questions you must ask yourself and your team before pitching your project. 1 - Why are you raising found? 2 - What do you expect from your future investor? 3 - What red flag behaviors should you watch for in prospective investors? 4 - Are you coachable? (You and your team) 5 - How much control are you wiling to give up ?