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2024-08-14T14:43:21.584Z

The Harsh Reality of Venture Capital: Recently, I spoke with a founder who had a fantastic business idea, but he was struggling to secure venture capital funding. Got myself thinking: why do some great ideas never get the backing they need? The truth is, it’s not just about having a good idea; VCs are looking for something specific, and if your startup doesn’t fit that mold, you might struggle to get funding. Here’s Why: Focus on Exponential Growth: Venture capitalists are in the game to make high returns in a relatively short amount of time. They are often looking for startups with the potential to scale rapidly and dominate a market. If your business doesn’t show a clear path to exponential growth, it might not catch their eye. For example, tech startups often attract VCs because they can scale quickly and have low marginal costs. Proof: Data from PitchBook shows that in 2023, over 70% of VC investments went into tech-related startups, leaving non-tech sectors with limited funding opportunities. Scalability and Market Leadership: VCs are also interested in whether your business can become a market leader. They want to see a clear path to capturing a significant market share. If your business model doesn’t demonstrate this potential, securing VC funding can be tough. Example: Look at companies like Uber or Airbnb. They entered markets with the potential for massive disruption and quickly established themselves as leaders. VCs funded them because they saw this path to market dominance. Risk vs. Reward: VCs are often willing to take risks, but only if they see the potential for substantial rewards. A startup that requires high upfront investment with a long time to profitability might be less attractive than one that can quickly generate returns. Insight: Research from CB Insights shows that one of the top reasons startups fail is "no market need." VCs are wary of this risk and are more likely to invest in startups that show strong demand and the ability to meet that demand rapidly. Non-Tech Ventures Are Often Overlooked: If your startup isn’t tech-focused, you might have an even harder time attracting VC interest. This isn’t to say non-tech startups can’t succeed, but VCs often gravitate toward industries where they’ve seen proven high returns, which tends to be tech. Insight: According to a report by the Kauffman Foundation, less than 10% of VC funding in recent years has gone to sectors outside of technology, health care, and financial services. The Reality Check: The sad truth is that no matter how passionate you are or how hard you work, if your business doesn’t fit into the typical VC model—high growth, scalable, and market-leading—you might face rejection. But don’t let this discourage you. There are many other funding avenues out there, from angel investors to crowdfunding, that might be a better fit for your business. ~ Kadam

Anonymous

Stealth • 7m

Need your help in creating a startup Pitch Deck! Hi Folks, Can you please guide me to create an effective PITCH DECK? I need someone who can also assist me directly in creating the pitch. Any suggestions, guide and assistance on creating an effective and impactful pitch deck are welcomed!

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Stealth • 7m

Hi, 👋🏽 I work with content, i can help you a bit out if you want. Let me know :)

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Pravesh Mourya

Stealth • 7m

I have heard from one of podcasts of nikhil kamath that you should prepare physical pitch decks on paper and make a file of it and give them to your investors and then you should be clear in explaining your vision they never invest in the ideas they will invest on your vision and data informations include as many data points insights you can give about your company and your market

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Anonymous

Stealth • 4m

If i need funding from investors, so first I have to make a pitch deck and then they will invite me for pitching. So the first thing is to make a pitch deck and pitch deck should be attractive, which will help me to meet investors. So how can I impro

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Armaan Nath

Stealth • 9d

Can anyone help me build a professional pitch deck?

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Kuberr Bansall

Stealth • 6m

Need feedback on your pitch deck or business model? You can contact me for a thorough vetting and constructive critique.

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Anonymous

Stealth • 3m

Can someone help me? I need to create a pitch deck from start and i dont know what goes into it and what are the things i need to put from an investors prespective!

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Arnav Bapat
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MIT Academy of Engineering • 2m

Could anyone here assist me in designing an app?

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Vighnesh Battu

Stealth • 3m

What would be the pitch deck keypoints to present an idea to the incubation centre?? Write it down

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Mehul Fanawala
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The Clueless Company • 3m

Founder on Sunday: Closed more tabs than deals. Aspiring founder: Applied for "me-time," got another pitch deck instead.

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Anonymous

Stealth • 4m

If I want to make a pitch deck on food delivery start-up, so anyone can suggest me that which colour I can use or which background or elements I can use. And should I put the image in pitch deck or not.

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