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First-time founders maynot know basic knowledge about fundraising. First-time founders may think fundraising is simple like that: you talk investors your idea, and they will give you money. But in reality, you have to prepare very carefully & work very hard to get funding. Even that, you don’t get credit for how hard you worked, investors don’t care how much you have sacrificed and you will get rejected 95% of the time.👊 Without funding, most startups would die. It takes time to be profitable and typically that time is longer than the founders are able to afford.👊 Fortunately, fundraising is a skill. Like any other skill, you can get better at it through guidance and practice. 💪 So that, I and Fundwise team & advisors bring our expertise and experience into a new course: Fundwise MasterClass. Joining our course, you'll get: 💭Right mindset when fundraising from nothing until closing the deal. 📚Real case studies to practice with VC-experienced advisors 🗣 Networking with different learners from different backround Check course detail below: #funding #fundwise #fundwisemasterclass #fundraisingcourse #fundraising101 #firsttimefoundertips #fundraisingtips

How to complete your first funding round: the step-by-step guide Here’s your step-by-step guide on how to prepare, start, and close your round as easily and quickly as possible. In this video with Bill Amis we cover getting investment ready, finding investors, using Agile Fundraising or doing a priced round, agreeing deal terms and more. https://lnkd.in/eZQnFdnJ

What you can learn with QFlow’s £7.2 million Series A raise this year We've been chatting with several alums who've recently raised funds, delving into their successes, setbacks, and the wisdom they'll carry into future rounds. Here's what you can learn from Brittany Harris's fundraising success this year: Flawless Data Room Before launching their process, Brittany prepared an impeccable data room. Their dataroom got compliments such as "this is the best data room I’ve seen in years” and offered a transparent, detailed view of QFlow's information and potential, simplifying due diligence and strategically swaying the process in their favour. Commanding the Process Timeline QFlow’s CEO, Brittany Harris, didn’t just adhere to a timeline; she dictated it. By setting clear, non-negotiable deadlines and communicating them upfront, she signalled seriousness and control of QFlow's direction. Interested investors had to align with their schedule, not vice versa. This accelerated the process and weeded out less serious investors, streamlining their oversubscribed round. Trust Yourself & Your Idea Saying no to the first two term sheets they got took A LOT of confidence.  Harris's deep faith in her business, team, and prospects was vital for the whole process and signalled strength to potential investors. “Questioning yourself is extremely important, but sometimes you just need confidence in what you’re building.” Curious about QFlow’s no-nonsense fundraising approach and how you can replicate their success? Read the full story below. https://lnkd.in/eQ9WDFzg

For U.S. VCs, average fund size this year hit $153.5 million. But fundraising is only going well for a select few, #PitchBookdata #venture-capital-average-fund-size-2024-pitchbook-venture-capital-outlook

SAFE Valuation Caps One of the most common questions every early-stage #founders have is: What should the valuation cap be on my upcoming #SAFE #fundraise? It’s hard to figure out! You’ve got angels in smaller markets insisting that anything above a $3 million valuation cap is silly in today’s market. You’ve got YC founders raising on $20 million valuation caps as a matter of course. Fortunately, Carta has some data. SAFE rounds that raise under $250K have a median valuation cap of $5 million, with a healthy amount both above and below that figure. Personally, a little apprehensive about the really large val caps at a small cash raise. $250K-$500K? The median is a $6 million valuation cap. $500K-$1 million? This is a big bump up to a $10 million median cap. Beyond $1 million, I’d say you’re getting into “seed on SAFEs” territory (although I’ve heard that pre-seed may now extend up to $2 million raised). In any case, the clear takeaway here is that there is no “right” answer. People tend to default to round numbers at this stage. See the graph below.  https://lnkd.in/gkbJPk6K

As you plot 2024, it's good to be aware of the fundraising market. It's tough out there. That doesn't mean investment dollars aren't available, but it may require much more work than in 2020/2021. https://lnkd.in/e7q4SD77 via PitchBook #AtlanticFintech #GrowthCommunity #fundraising #investment

Just finished the course “Foundations of Raising Capital” by Jay Clouse! Continuing my learning streak again so to lots more ahead🤝🏼 Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gCvJGauh #capitalraising.

Navigating the future: PitchBook's projections for VC and PE fundraising in 2024 suggest a pivotal shift. PE continuation fund exit activity is on the rise, signaling a strategic evolution in exit mechanisms. As we prepare for these changes, it's crucial to align our strategies with emerging trends. What's your take on these forecasts? https://lnkd.in/d3cnv_zX #VC #PrivateEquity #Fundraising #FutureTrends

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How to win over angel investors in a changed fundraising landscape. Good advice in this article around valuations and engaging with investors.