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Insights from my conversations with 20+ VC’s – PART 5

Following on from my previous blog, let's dive into what an outreach strategy could look like. Now that you have a target list of investors, you should be strategic about the order in which you approach them. If you're just starting your fundraising journey, the...

Insights from my conversations with 20+ VC’s – PART 4

Meeting and engaging with investors who may not ultimately invest can be a frustrating ordeal. Trust me, I've been fortunate enough to experience that a few times.  Here are some quick tips to help you create your targeting strategy: Categorise your investor lists The...

Insights from my conversations with 20+ VC’s – PART 3

When should you initiate a conversation with a VC? Is it only when you're actively fundraising?  Fundraising is a perpetual and demanding aspect of being a CEO. As your company scales, so does the time and effort required for this crucial part of your role. If...

Insights from my conversations with 20+ VC’s – PART 2

What are your odds of getting funded by a VC?  One VC firm I spoke with quoted receiving around 1,000 pitch decks annually. Out of this: 100 founders had the opportunity to pitch their companies in person 20 companies were presented to their Investment Committee 10...