Building a startup is hard.
Figuring out fundraising and venture capital shouldn’t get in your way.
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The Dark Side of VC Recycling
There’s a worrying trend I’ve seen recently. A dark side of VC recycling that represents the worst in VC and reflects a desperation amongst a handful of large funds to undo some of their 2021 investments.
Things That Make You Go Hmmm...
There are obvious traps that can derail a fundraise, and then there are things that make investors go "hmmm..." They won't kill your fundraise outright, but they'll make enough VCs pause to meaningfully hurt your process.
Can You Beat My Friends?
Whenever I meet a promising startup, I focus on a single question: can you beat my friends?
High-Velocity Fundraising
High-velocity fundraising is a method of fundraising in which you try move as many investors as possible through your funnel at roughly the same page and as quickly as you reasonably can. This post provides an overview of high-velocity fundraising, how it works and why it's the best approach for most early-stage startups.
How to Setup the Perfect Fundraising CRM
A robust yet lightweight CRM is essential to running an effective fundraising process. Here’s how to setup the perfect CRM for your next fundraising round.