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We've had to turn away founders. Some we're not ready to help. Some aren't ready to meet investors. But... B Found's mission is to speed up fundraising and get founders back to their mission So with that in mind, I wanted to do my best to help. I get lots of questions about raising, our process, databases, the tools we use - anything and everything about how we help startups raise. I don't have the time to give answers to everybody, so I wrote a DIY guide on how to raise capital as fast as possible. I'll leave it in the comments, or you can watch my summary video here (detailed breakdown also on my channel). This guide is a breakdown of the process we use internally. If you do want our help, I do provide details on what it's like working with us. But you can absolutely skip over that and use the guide as a starting point for raising as efficiently as possible. https://lnkd.in/gqNi6Nhc

Building a startup? You’ll hear a lot of jargon. But some terms really matter—and understanding them can make or break your pitch. Here are 5 startup terms, simplified: 1. 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Every time you raise funds, you give away a piece of the pie. Example: You own 80%. After raising funds, you own 60%. Investors take the rest. Solution? Raise only what you need, and on good terms. 2. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲 A loan that converts into equity later. Investors lend money today and get shares when you raise your next round. Example: Raise $100K now, and in the next round, it turns into equity at a discount. 3. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁-𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝘁 (𝗣𝗠𝗙) When your product perfectly meets market demand. Signs? Customers love it, and they’re willing to pay. Example: Slack hit PMF when companies adopted it as their go-to communication tool. 4. 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 The percentage of customers you lose over time. Example: If you lose 10 out of 100 customers each month, your churn rate is 10%. Lower churn = happier customers = better retention. 5. 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 Raising funds at a valuation lower than your last round. Example: You raised $10M before. Now, it’s $7M. It happens, but it can affect team morale and investor confidence. Master these, and you’ll speak the investor's language. Which term did you find most confusing before? Need help in fundraising for your startup? Fill the form below to get personalized help from our team. ▶ https://lnkd.in/emg-96qs #vcfunding #funding #startupfunding #fundraising #capitalraising #investorrelations

Don't you hate it when you get that email from a #founder that their round closed... ...and you didn't even know that there WAS a round to close :/ This has happened to me. And it reminded me of this... You can do all the things 👇🏻 --> Make customer intros --> Introduce potential investors --> Give advice on product, market, etc But if you don't tell a founder, straight up: 👉 "I'd love to invest."👈 There's a good chance that they won't think of you when a round comes together. It's not the end of the world, though. Most startups will raise #venturecapital money again (and maybe again and again). So you might get another chance to invest in that company you were wafflin' about. Just get comfortable with the fact that you're probably gonna pay up!

Yesterday I had breakfast with a group of brilliant founders, thanks to an event organized by 🎙Fabian Tausch. What stood out? A surprising number of them are bootstrapping their startups. In a world where funding rounds dominate headlines, it was refreshing to hear stories of founders building sustainable businesses from the get-go. They’re growing at their pace, staying customer-focused and keeping equity in their hands. LLMs have supercharged productivity across departments, making it easier to hit revenue milestones and make those first hires without external funding. If you’re a founder, it’s more important than ever to ask yourself: Do you really need to raise money, or could you build with the resources you already have? PS: What’s your take: fundraising or bootstrapping?

Raising funds and boosting sales are like the ultimate boss level for early startups. 🚀 Investors are all "show me the money" with that exponential sales growth 📈, but here's the catch-22: you need their cash to make it happen! 😤 Good news, folks—cold emailing can be your secret weapon, both for clinching sales AND wooing investors. 💼💌 So gear up, send those emails, and break that vicious cycle! #StartupStruggles #InvestorHunt

“If you don’t hit this milestone, we’ll get 50% of your startup” – the first VC term sheet I got when I was a founder. 💰 When I was fundraising for my first startup (Cateringoo🪦), I received a term sheet, over 20 pages long. Many shitty clauses, but one stood out: If we didn’t hit a specific revenue milestone in the next 12 months, this fund would take 50% of the company. Their reasoning? “If you didn’t deliver, you’re a poor founder, and we and our 'supervisor' we’ll do it better.” 😀 Needless to say, we rejected that term sheet and chose a different investor who believed in partnership, not control (Krzysztof 🙏). That experience shaped my perspective on how investors should work with founders: with trust and fairness. Fast forward to today, and I’m proud to say that at Inovo.vc, our term sheet is just 3 pages—clear, simple, and founder-friendly. No hidden clauses, no excessive terms. We believe in creating partnerships built on trust and fairness, not endless legal battles. If you want to check and use it during your negotiations, here's the link: https://lnkd.in/eFRA3MV2 What’s been your experience with term sheets? Let’s start a conversation! 🫡 #termsheet #startups #fundraising

I helped a startup raise $7.4M in funding. (But you need to know the full story) It's easy to get funded. Investors are actively looking to invest. (Duh!) Here's my #1 tip: You don't have a money issue, you have a communication issue. (Fix it first!) P.S. When dealing with investors, what's your #1 tip?

Don't start with fundraising. Many first-time founders of software startups I talk to raise too early. They waste time and energy. Get rejected. Get frustrated. You don't need money from investors to: ↳ build your MVP ↳ validate your idea ↳ talk to prospects ↳ learn how to sell (GTM) ↳ find your first customers ↳ build your personal brand ↳ build a team of like-minded Bootstrapping is hard, but it is doable and gives you maximum flexibility. Start raising money when you're ready to scale. Investors love capital-efficient founders. Show how much you can do with little! 🚀 ____________________________ Sharing my experience as an entrepreneur and angel investor. Investing in early stage B2B SaaS startups. Happy to connect 👋

Raising capital is a lot like navigating a maze: 1. You need a clear path to your goal. 2. Sometimes you hit dead ends. 3. Success requires persistence and strategy. Probably why doing fundraising teaches you so much about yourself, too. Share your experiences or visit our website: startupwarriors.io to learn how our proven framework has helped startups overcome these challenges. #StartupGrowth #InvestorReady

Some sage advice. When you're ready to start your fundraising journey, we at FundIQ can help put you in the right direction. Onwards and upwards... 🚀