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Our recent conversation with Prateek Sanjay from foundraisr.com included a set of very specific steps and tips for successful outreach to investors via cold email. Here is what Prateek suggests that y...

Startup founders that made an exit or otherwise had some business success, are almost ideal investors for your startup. Especially if they had a company in your domain or have some other relevant expe...

Your personal network of investors can bring you value, and moreover compound value over time. Even if they do not end up investing in your company, they might introduce you to someone who will, or he...

Meet.Capital’s first podcast episode will feature Sam Eisenberg, a serial entrepreneur, marathon runner, and inspiring leader. He’s also a top authority on startup pitch decks, and startups collective...

You’ve reached out to an investor, either directly or through an introduction, and now the investor expresses interest in meeting with you. Great. Here are seven tips on how to schedule a time with th...

Some people thrive on social media, others hate it. Early-stage founders have limited resources, and the most needed and limited resource they have is the personal time and energy of the founders. Sho...

When you hear a “no” it doesn’t have to be a final “no”, and it doesn’t mean you can’t still turn the situation into a win.

First, here is what not to do: Do not get cross, do not be rude, and do no...

You’re a startup founder, a partner in a fund, or an investor relations professional, and you want to meet investors to raise capital. What you really want to do is to grow your personal network of in...

The two best options for early-stage startups are angel investors and venture capital firms.

Most startups will get their first investments from angel investors, usually from their personal network a...

Strangely, founders raising capital are often advised against cold outreach to investors. As if depending on your personal network and going to tedious events to get intros is a good enough plan.

It...

Lists of investors can be found in various places on the web. A good investor list can save you a ton of time and become an integral part of your fundraising process.
This is a guide on how to use an ...

Raising capital for an early startup requires mental strength. Most founders go through wild ups and downs, big dreams and hopes, along with disappointments and strife. On your way to the investors yo...