Fundraising
Guide
Everything you need to know about raising your startup round. From preparation to closing, learn how successful founders get funded.
Who Is This For?
First-Time Founders
Never raised before? This guide walks you through every step of the process.
Pre-Seed / Seed
Raising your first institutional round? Learn what investors expect at this stage.
Repeat Founders
Refresh your knowledge on the latest fundraising best practices and market conditions.
Chapters
Before You Fundraise
Decide if you're ready to raise and how much you need
Building Your Story
Craft a compelling narrative that investors remember
The Pitch Deck
Create a deck that gets you to the next meeting
Finding Investors
Identify and research the right investors for your stage
The Pitch Process
Navigate meetings from first call to partner meeting
Closing the Round
Negotiate terms and get the money in the bank
Build Credibility Before You Pitch
Get your startup validated by our expert jury. A high KT Score gives you an edge when talking to investors.
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