Sources of capital, where your money is hiding. #003
This Is How to Write Your Pitch Deck. #003
⭐🍹 Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze
Venture Capital gets all the headlines but there are many sources of funding. Each avenue comes with its trade-offs. Are the potential rewards of your chosen path worth the effort and resources you'll invest?
Let’s dig into this a little more…
💡 🛤️ Difficulty: Easy money or tough grind? The path to funding is rarely straightforward. Are you choosing the path of least resistance or bracing for a challenge?
🎯 Raise / Ticket Size: From pocket change to multimillion-dollar deals – the amount you raise defines not just your runway, but also your startup's potential and ambition.
⏳ Time to Close (months): Time is money, especially for startups. How long are you willing to wait to secure your funding, and what does that mean for your business?
🎯 Success Rate: High hopes or slim chances? Understanding success rates can be the reality check your fundraising strategy needs.
🚀 Value Add and Signal: It's not just about the money. The right funding source sends a powerful message to the market. Are you tapping into the true value of your funding choice?