Are you wasting time chasing billion-dollar funds that will never write a check your size? A critical mistake in startup fundraising strategy is targeting the wrong investors. The key to successful funding lies in aligning your capital needs with the investor’s fund size and expertise.
In this actionable segment, industry veteran Jeffrey Fidelman peels back the curtain on investor qualification and the strategic importance of choosing partners who bring more than just financial resources to the table. We’ll teach you how to analyze a fund’s typical check size and portfolio focus to optimize your outreach.
Critical Insights for Better Outcomes:
- Money is Just the Start: Learn to evaluate investors based on their style—do you need a hands-on strategic partner or just a capital source? We share the reference questions you must ask other founders in their portfolio.
- 18-24 Months of Runway: The New Rule: Forget the 12-month budget. Discover why raising for 18 to 24 months is non-negotiable for mitigating desperation and providing your team with the necessary buffer for execution and pivoting.
- Capital Deployment: The Investor Litmus Test: Investors scrutinize your plan for efficient use of capital. We break down how to prioritize spending on product development and customer acquisition and why realistic burn-rate tracking is more important than rapid, unnecessary hiring.
Stop networking and start qualifying. This episode serves as your playbook for building long-term, value-added investor relationships.
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