Raising Venture Funding is Like Dating (In the Worst Ways)
Summary
Cast a wide net; there are plenty of fish in the sea.The dreaded first date whether its with a potential investor or a new love interest, the stakes are high. You hope the vibe is good and the conversation flows naturally.At your first pitch, a lot of dating advice is strangely relevant. Its the classic case of social proof if one VC is interested in your startup, others are bound to take notice.In the early stage fundraising world, this is also true of the latest buzz words, verticals and business models. Industry, business model, team, timing, market size, deal structure, capital availability, and so much more needs to align to get to a yes. Set a closing date and a deadline to get on board, then keep moving forward and execute.In the crazy world of startups, VC fundraising is not for the faint of heart.