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Sajin
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Foundation • 10m

You will build a fundable startup by methodically decreasing risk at each stage, rather than chasing the next round If you want to raise capital, do these at each stage: 1. Pre-Seed: Focus on developing your MVP and proving technical feasibility 2. Seed: Refine MVP based on initial user feedback. Validate product-market fit and establish early traction 3. Series A: Implement a scalable go-to-market strategy and grow your customer base 4. Series B: Expand your addressable market and optimize operations Plan your funding journey. Focusing on MVP and PMF creates a strong foundation for growth More tips: 1. Planning and execution needs initial capital, prepare it as a starting note, and reach a specific goal before you raise your next round 2. Focusing on building a strong foundation is key 3. Interview 50 customers before you have a product and confirm buyer intent and need 4. Dont build anything until you validate your ideas with customers Share your thoughts on this

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Vishu Bheda
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Medial • 10m

Spot on! De-risking and validation at each stage make fundraising easier. Funding is fuel—execution drives success.

Piyush Lohia

Early Stage VC • 10m

Fundraising is not a formula that fits all. As a VC who makes returns on their portcos raising future rounds. Fundraising is the last piece I want my founders to be optimizing for. Fundraising is not a milestone but a requirement. Investments don’t make your company successful, you do. Run your business efficiently, know your customer and sell as much as you can. If you and your business are good, investments will follow.

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Anonymous 2

Hey I am on Medial • 10m

Aah interesting. Making investment risk free instead of chasing investors but then if we could make investment risk free, why would we need investor money, the sales would generate enough money right?

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Anonymous 1

Hey I am on Medial • 10m

bro said “don’t build until you validate” and 90% of startups just logged out 😭

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Anonymous 3

Hey I am on Medial • 10m

the best startups aren’t the ones that raise the most, but the ones that validate early and scale smart 💡

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