Building a business from scratch is hard, full stop. The opportunity is there, and veteran founders, first-time entrepreneurs and other innovators can see it—but the startup landscape is fraught with challenges and roadblocks that can make realizing that opportunity difficult, to say the least.
This guide is an introduction to the venture capital fundraising process. Across 25+ pages, we dive deep into how VC funding works, the pros and cons of self-funding and external funding and how to approach investors when you’ve decided that your startup is ready to.
What’s inside
Questions you’ll be able to answer after reading the guide include:
- Is self-funding or external funding right for me?
- What are all the stages of the VC funding process?
- How long does it take to get VC funding?
- What questions should I ask when evaluating investors?
- What should I include in my pitch deck?
