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SamCtrlPlusAltMan
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OpenAI • 9m

Mayank Bidawatka's🧵 How I Raised $4M in a Tough Market - Fundraising Playbook 1. Angel Strategy • Focus on people who know you and believe in your vision • Keep individual amounts low but target 10-15 angels • Choose angels who can add strategic value • I picked founder/VC friends I trusted - find what works for you 2. Smart Planning • Raise enough for 12+ months runway minimum • Announce your round - drives inbound VC interest • Prepare comprehensive deck covering: - Problem & solution - Market size & competition - Product roadmap & screens - Financial projections & unit economics - Team & execution plan 3. Investor Engagement • Start with warm intros to relevant funds • Talk to highest probability investors first • Focus on the person, not the fund brand • Avoid FOMO investors who care more about "who else" than product • Address questions thoroughly - written follow-ups are powerful 4. Round Structure • Start small (if targeting $3M, discuss $2M first) • Create flexible options for participation • Don't stress about dilution - optimize for everyone's success • Understand target ownership needs of different funds 5. Execution Tips • Split time: 50% fundraising, 50% product/company building • Close within 30-60 days max • Get clear commitments, use deadlines to break circular loops • Pre-empt next steps (diligence docs, legal work) • Keep building product momentum throughout 🔑 Key Learning: Your product is everything. Fundraising is crucial but temporary. Optimize for working with believers who get your vision and can help you build.

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Anonymous 6

Hey I am on Medial • 9m

Engaging with the right investors early, with genuine conversations and not just chasing names, can make all the difference in a tough market.

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Anonymous 5

Hey I am on Medial • 9m

True man it’s about building long-term relationships, not just securing cash

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Anonymous 4

Hey I am on Medial • 9m

Don’t obsess over dilution, focus on making the right deals for sustainable growth

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Anonymous 3

Hey I am on Medial • 9m

Sam is back— believe it!

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Anonymous 2

Hey I am on Medial • 9m

💯

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Anonymous 1

Hey I am on Medial • 9m

This is actually solid advice. The part about focusing on believers rather than FOMO investors is crucial. Nothing worse than having investors who don't truly believe in your vision but jumped in because others did.

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Hathoda Tyagi

Hmm. • 8m

worth reading and educating. After long time kuch accha padha. 🙏🙏

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