You MUST Do These 10 Things BEFORE Raising Venture Capital (My Experience as a VC Investor)

In this video, I discuss the 10 steps your startup MUST take before approaching any VC and asking for an investment.

This is a primer on some of the important elements of raising venture capital, and the work you need to do as a startup founder before asking for an investment.

By listening to this short video, you can improve your odds of being successful in a tough fundraising environment.

While tailored to early-stage startups, these lessons can be applied to most situations of those seeking an equity investment.

00:00 Intro
00:53 Evaluate suitability
02:23 Start networking
03:21 Figure out capital required
04:31 Research potential investors
05:54 Refining your pitch
07:42 Develop a compelling narrative
08:44 Create a data room
10:50 Get your valuation right
12:51 Learn the process
14:56 Learn deal terms