{"id":8127,"date":"2014-07-21T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-07-21T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/creator\/?p=8127"},"modified":"2020-03-30T19:00:30","modified_gmt":"2020-03-30T23:00:30","slug":"10-achievable-steps-raising-funding-startup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/ideas\/professional-development\/10-achievable-steps-raising-funding-startup","title":{"rendered":"10 achievable steps to raising funding for your startup"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>How To Get Startup Funding<\/h1>\n<p>Don\u2019t you wish there was a formula that could guarantee funding success?<\/p>\n<p>There isn\u2019t of course, but there are ways to make the process feel less like a heroic quest and more like an achievable goal. So how do you actually go about it? And what are the steps involved? If you missed our webinar with Ryan Azlein of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/stubbsalderton.com\/\">Stubbs Alderton &amp; Markiles<\/a>\u00a0and EGFS\u2019 Chief Revenue Officer Gadiel Morantes, here\u2019s the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.slideshare.net\/emalzberg\/10-simple-tips-for-raising-vc-how-to-make-investors-believe-in-your-company\">download<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The key is getting investors to believe in your story, to buy into your vision, and to back your management team. Here\u2019s a plan to make that happen below.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"startup-business-funding\">Startup Business Funding<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>1. Create a game plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>I say this over and over, but, drumroll please: practice milestone funding. What do I mean by this? You\u2019ll greatly increase your chances of success if you identify your milestones and calculate how much capital you need to raise before you start preparing your pitch and setting up investor meetings.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some examples of reasonable ones. Ultimately though, milestones are highly dependent on the type of business and stage you\u2019re in.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Minimum number of customers<\/li>\n<li>Minimum number of users<\/li>\n<li>User engagement<\/li>\n<li>Financial metrics e.g., revenues or cash flow<\/li>\n<li>Product launch dates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>2. Think through what kind of capital you want and how much it will cost you<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Consider your options and do a cost benefit analysis for each.<\/p>\n<p>Of course you can\u2019t understand the pros and cons of different capital types without an understanding of their differences. The main choice is between debt, usually in the form of convertible notes, and equity, either from angel investors or VCs.<\/p>\n<p>With equity, you\u2019re looking at a priced round: i.e., selling shares in your company for a fixed price based on a set valuation.<\/p>\n<p>With convertible notes, you agree to take on debt in the form of a note that will convert into equity based on the price set in the note\u2019s terms. Converts have two perceived advantages:<\/p>\n<p>They can be quicker and less costly than raising equity because there are fewer terms to negotiate, a correspondingly shorter documentation process, and less legal work.<\/p>\n<p>Because the notes automatically convert into equity at a discount to the business\u2019 valuation at the next equity funding round, in theory they allow founders and investors to defer the valuation discussion. But it\u2019s not always that simple. Investors increasingly demand \u201ccapped\u201d notes. Because these instruments place a ceiling on valuation, founders find them less attractive.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Take a business development perspective<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>That is, understand that it will take time: potentially as long as six months. Create a project plan and set your goals and objectives. Be clear on your company\u2019s value proposition, as well as that of any VCs you plan to talk to. Work your ecosystem by asking your service providers for investor introductions.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Thoughtfully target VCs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>What do I mean by this? Do your homework. You only have a small window to get VCs\u2019 time. Focus your efforts on the ones who will be interested in your business and be a great asset to you. Don\u2019t waste time chasing ones whose expertise and industry focus are not a match for your startup. They won\u2019t be interested or able to offer a lot of value to you. In a similar vein, most VCs focus their investments on companies at a specific stage of development, so spend your time trying to meet and pitch those who match yours.<\/p>\n<p>A quality VC name will give you validation in the market as well as raise your company\u2019s profile. Consider brand and reputation and evaluate what kind of support network they\u2019ll provide. This can be a huge value-add in terms of scaling your business. For more on this, take a look at a prior\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/earlygrowthfinancialservices.com\/attract-right-vc-partners\/\">post<\/a>\u00a0on partnering with VCs.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Network<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You never know where your next warm introduction will come from. Join an accelerator program if you can. Demo days provide good exposure and can lead to some good introductions. Of course, getting into one is difficult, so consider looking at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wework.com\/\">co-working spaces<\/a>. The best ones offer high quality programming and networking events with founders, funders, and advisers you might not get to meet otherwise.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>6. Prepare<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Success! You\u2019ve got meetings lined up. That\u2019s great, but don\u2019t get too excited yet. There\u2019s a lot you still need to do:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understand your goal. You\u2019re unlikely to walk away from a first meeting with a check, so set a realistic goal of lining up a second meeting.<\/li>\n<li>Know who you\u2019re sitting across from (see my point on doing your homework)<\/li>\n<li>Prepare for questions. Be clear on the assumptions around your go-to market strategy, your business\u2019 competitive advantages, and the competitive environment.<\/li>\n<li>Practice, then practice again. Seriously, do 10-20 trial runs before the meeting.<\/li>\n<li>Remember, your goal in the first meeting is to get to the second one. Don\u2019t be shy about your ask: \u201cWhen can we schedule the next meeting?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>7-8. Perfect your Pitch Deck<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Tailor your executive summary to the specific investors you\u2019re meeting. Your deck should be one to 12 pages with any supporting documents (financials, management bios, etc) included in the appendix. Here\u2019s what you need to hit:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Problem and solution \u2014 What problem does your business address? What\u2019s your solution? Why is it better than the alternatives?<\/li>\n<li>Market opportunity \u2014 Outline and quantify.<\/li>\n<li>Management team \u2014 The quality of your team is often VCs\u2019 #1 investment criteria. Describe past successes and relevant domain expertise. Be proactive about addressing skill gaps. No one expects you to have everything in place yet, but you do need to be able to articulate a plan for filling in the gaps.<\/li>\n<li>Technology \u2014 Walk them through your offering and explain its unique value proposition.<\/li>\n<li>Convey your understanding of the competitive landscape.<\/li>\n<li>Funding requirements \u2014 Connect the dots and demonstrate how it will enable you to hit your milestones.<\/li>\n<li>Financials are a major component. Figure out your key metrics and outline achievable milestones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>9. Tell your story<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Be honest and open minded, conveying your vision and your passion. This is about an exchange of ideas, so engage your audience and listen!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>10. Follow Up!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Persistence pays off. Of course, the key is to do it without being annoying or appearing desperate by checking in too often. Even if you get a &#8216;no&#8217; at the end of the first meeting, find out why. If they\u2019re hedging because they want to see how you execute on your milestones or they want to know your management team, follow up by keeping them in the loop with your successes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How To Get Startup Funding Don\u2019t you wish there was a formula that could guarantee funding success? There isn\u2019t of course, but there are ways to make the process feel less like a heroic quest and more like an achievable goal. So how do you actually go about it? And what are the steps involved? 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