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Priyank
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Moneyย โขย 3m
What VCs Actually Count as โTractionโ at Pre-Seed Early-stage founders often ask: โWe donโt have revenue yet - can we still raise?โ Yes. But only if you show traction that feels real. Here's what investors actually look for at pre-seed: - A waitlist thatโs growing organically - 2โ3 strong pilot customers (even unpaid is fine) - 50โ100 users with repeat usage or strong feedback - Demo calls turning into ongoing convos Not every metric needs a โน attached. Youโre showing you're worth betting on. Would you like a checklist I use to prep founders before a raise? DM me.
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