Fundraising is not an indication of success or failure, it is an indication that you now own less of your company.ġ0. Fundraising is just a financing event don't become infatuated with it or let it lead you into a state of depression.ĩ. Return to building and talking to users even if you haven't secured a term sheet after the predetermined period.Ĩ. So timebox fundraising and stick to it emotionally and practically. When you hear a “yes”, know that the deal is not done until money is in your bank account.ħ. Avoid posturing or lying to yourself about your startup’s purpose and impact.Ħ. The best investors can discern your intentions with remarkable accuracy, a valuable skill in their line of work. Investors are skilled negotiators, so avoid playing games with them.Ĥ. Early stage investors evaluate thousands of startups, listening to hundreds of pitches each year, but only invest in a fraction of them.ģ. Understand that VCs have their own investors, and their top priority is delivering a substantial return on investment to their LPs.Ģ.
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