HOW TO RAISE VENTURE CAPITAL CHAPTER 1: THE SPEED RUN

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One investor wants an answer by Friday. Another can't meet until next month. You can end up choosing before you know who else is interested. This fundraising guide explains how to avoid that by building relationships early, then scheduling your pitch meetings close together so investors can reach decisions around the same time. Aim to finish the raise before you're down to six months of cash. Even after you accept a term sheet, investors still need to complete their checks and finalize the paperwork before the money reaches your account.