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SamCtrlPlusAltMan

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OpenAI ‱ 4m

Mayank Bidawatka'sđŸ§” 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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