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Startup Pitching 301

Paul G. Silva

This is the 3rd post in the “Startup Pitching” series. These are the projections for a royalty-based investment fund. Entrepreneurs tend to explain to funders how they will spend money. View all posts in the “Startup Pitching” series. The one (maybe two) number rule. Risk reduction not line items.

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Remind Me Why I Love You? (Why “In Person” is Everything)

Both Sides of the Table

This is a very common scenario when entrepreneurs pitch VCs and frankly is a very common scenario when VCs try to raise money from LPs. When you pitched me I really did love you. I think you’d really enjoy meeting her wether you decide to invest or not. And you get to demonstrate your skill sets without even pitching.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: CEO pregnancy checklist, decision-tree planning, reassessing valuations

TechCrunch

“Starting a business is hard, but we now have a path for proptech lined with funders and advisers that can propel entrepreneurs over early obstacles through to maturity and deep market penetration.” Your startup pitch deck needs an operating plan. ” Your startup pitch deck needs an operating plan. .

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Startups and Venture Capital: What Do They Spend Their First Round On?

StartupNation

In fact, VC-based funding has boomed within the last decade, reaching a whopping $753B worth of investments since 2009. Read on to find out more about the advantages and disadvantages of VC funding and some of the smartest places to invest it within the business. Must-Read: 5 Terms That are Killing Your Startup’s Pitch.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: Normalizing down rounds, 2023 climate trends, term sheet basics

TechCrunch

No matter the size, investments are a sign of validation for any startup. Most investors won’t sign a non-disclosure agreement before reviewing your pitch because your idea is probably not worth stealing. We need to destigmatize down rounds in 2023. How to make the most of your startup’s big fundraising moment.

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4 Startup Myths That Hold Innovation Back (and How to Overcome Them)

StartupNation

industry, financing, patenting, location) and outcomes (i.e. There’s also been tremendous growth when it comes to dollars invested in female-founded companies. Additionally, research from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation found that women-led teams generate a 35 percent higher return on investment than all-male teams.

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4 Startup Myths That Hold Innovation Back (and How to Overcome Them)

StartupNation

industry, financing, patenting, location) and outcomes (i.e. There’s also been tremendous growth when it comes to dollars invested in female-founded companies. Additionally, research from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation found that women-led teams generate a 35 percent higher return on investment than all-male teams.