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Vikas Acharya

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Welbe • 1m

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗽𝗮𝗱 𝗘𝗽-𝟯 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄💶 𝟭. 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 The Fundraising section covers everything you need to successfully raise capital 1.Strategy & structuring your round 2.Crafting pitch decks 3.Building an optimized data room 4.Understanding term sheets 5.Alternative financing routes 6.Running post-close investor updates 🧠 𝟮. 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁 & 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 Treat fundraising not just as raising money, but as hiring a long-term partner—one who will sit on your board and shape your startup’s future Begin early: build relationships with investors well ahead of your raise; ongoing updates help maintain visibility Define your ideal investor profile: think about stage fit, network depth, follow-on policies, and mindset 🔄 The Outreach Process Start with second-tier investors — polish your pitch through early feedback Leverage intros — warm intros from existing investors or founder peers Activate your board — engage them for intros and tactical support Run a tight schedule — aim for ~5–10 meetings weekly early in the process Signal momentum — use inbound interest and funnel progress strategically Follow up smartly — assertive but not desperate; contextualize with new data Use references well — prep happy customers and ask for VC references from leads Do your own due diligence — vet investors through their current portfolio Close fast on term sheets — convene your board quickly and treat term sheet timelines seriously Negotiate structure — coordinate with lead investors on allocations, check oversubscription dynamics Support due diligence — stay responsive to expedite the process Seal the deal — negotiate contracts, finalize, and receive funds 🎯 𝟯. 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 Create two decks: Intro deck (10–15 slides) for initial outreach Full deck (up to 40–50 slides) for in-depth follow-ups Keep the intro deck concise—VCs typically spend only ~2–3 minutes reviewing Standard slide structure: Title/purpose Problem Solution Market Why now? Business model Go‑to‑market Competition Team Financials & traction The raise ask Design standards: PDF format, clean professional visuals, minimal text per slide 🗂️ 𝟰. 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 & 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 🔑 Essentials Short & long pitch decks Financial model (2–5 year outlook, CAC/LTV, unit economics) Updated cap table (tools like Ledgy recommended) Sales funnel metrics or B2B pipeline snapshot 🚀 Strongly Recommended Product demo video (5–15 min) Investor FAQ sheet Product roadmap Competitive analysis Customer personas Org chart and hiring plan Organize documents in a clean virtual data room (Notion, GDrive, Docsend) for fast and easy investor access Consult legal support early to ensure smooth document flow 📈 𝟱. 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲: 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 Provide monthly updates that are concise but informative Use tools like Ledgy for clear, visual KPI dashboards and equity reporting ✅ TL;DR: Your Fundraising Playbook Approach fundraising as partnership-building Prepare well: decks, model, caps, data room Start with feedback-focused outreach Run processes tightly & transparently Use momentum to drive conversion Close wisely and deliver consistent updates Fundraising isn’t about chasing checks — it’s about choosing partners for the long game. The best founders don’t just raise capital. They raise confidence, clarity, and a killer narrative !

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