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How do you pitch your vision to a VC?

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You have a great idea for a startup, but you need funding to turn it into a reality. How do you convince a venture capitalist (VC) to invest in your vision and not just your product or market? Here are some tips on how to pitch your vision to a VC and increase your chances of getting a term sheet.

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Yotam Rosenbaum

YC Founder, Mentor, Investor
Jamal K, ACA

On a Mission to Raise $200M in 12 Months for Founders Using the S.E.E.D System | Guaranteed Investor Meetings To Close…
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Founder of Data Masters, the AI academy! Former Venture Capital, randomly Forbes 30 Under 30, + other adventures!

1 Know your audience

Before you reach out to a VC, do your homework on their background, portfolio, and investment thesis. What are their goals, interests, and pain points? What kind of startups do they typically invest in and why? How do they evaluate opportunities and make decisions? Tailor your pitch to address their specific needs and expectations, and show them why your vision aligns with theirs.

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Yotam Rosenbaum

YC Founder, Mentor, Investor
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It’s really important to have an efficient fundraising process in order to minimise the time it would take. Spray and prey is the wrong approach to fundraising. Take the time to clearly identify the right investors for your startup. For example, if you are raising a seed round for a FinTech company you should focus on investors who are: Active - they have capacity to invest and they’ve made other investments recently Invest in early stage startups - don’t waste your time pitching to investors who only invest in later stage ventures Invested in other FinTech companies - they are more likely to be interested in your venture Proximity - either by geography or by network. This will make it easier for you to find a warm introduction to them

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Luigi Congedo ??

Founder of Data Masters, the AI academy! Former Venture Capital, randomly Forbes 30 Under 30, + other adventures!
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It's important to define a target list. The target list for your fundraising should include multiple type of people and labels. I strongly reccomand to: - create short list of founders, and industry expert to validate/adjust your vision and get early feedback - start engaging investors based on a) their investment target (check size, industry, etc..) b) prepare a list of questions c) ask for their process e define next steps d) make sure they can lead your round Generally, investors need strong conviction in order to move forward, but you should always make sure you properly optimize your time and avoid educating people who do not buy into your company during the first call. Scarcity is critical to close a round in a short timeframe

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2 Craft a compelling story

Your vision is not just a statement of what you want to achieve, but a narrative of how you plan to get there. It should answer the questions: Why does your startup exist? What problem are you solving and for whom? How are you different from your competitors? What is your unique value proposition and competitive advantage? How will you scale and grow your business? Use data, evidence, and examples to support your claims, but also appeal to the emotions and values of your audience. Make them feel excited, curious, and inspired by your vision.

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Jamal K, ACA

On a Mission to Raise $200M in 12 Months for Founders Using the S.E.E.D System | Guaranteed Investor Meetings To Close Your Round| $400M Raised
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To pitch your vision effectively to a VC, craft a compelling What-if story. Describe the transformative impact of your idea, painting a vivid picture of changed lives, revenue potential, and a better world. Stories create emotional connections, making your vision more memorable and persuasive.

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3 Show traction and validation

A vision without execution is just a fantasy. You need to demonstrate that you have the ability to turn your vision into reality, and that you have validated your assumptions and hypotheses. Show the VC how you have tested your product or service with real customers, what feedback and results you have received, and what metrics and milestones you have achieved. Highlight your key learnings and insights, and how you have used them to iterate and improve your offering. Show the VC that you have a clear roadmap and strategy for the next steps, and what resources and support you need to achieve them.

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4 Highlight your team and culture

Your vision is not only about your product or market, but also about your team and culture. The VC wants to know who you are, what you stand for, and how you work together. Show them why you and your co-founders are the best people to execute your vision, what skills and experience you have, and what roles and responsibilities you have. Show them how you have built a strong and diverse team that shares your vision, values, and passion. Show them how you have fostered a culture of innovation, collaboration, and resilience in your startup.

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5 Anticipate questions and objections

Your vision may be clear and compelling to you, but it may also raise questions and objections from the VC. Be prepared to answer them with confidence and clarity, and to address any concerns or risks they may have. Anticipate the most common and critical questions that VCs ask, such as: How big is your market and how do you measure it? What are your unit economics and how do you monetize your product or service? What are the main challenges and barriers you face and how do you overcome them? How do you measure your impact and success? How do you deal with competition and differentiation? How do you handle legal, regulatory, and ethical issues?

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Michael Deem

Managing Partner | Private Equity | Venture Capitalist | Life Sciences | AI
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As a founder, practice your pitch with your cofounders or team. Then practice with a friend at another startup. Then practice with any VC friends that you have. This will generate a lot of questions. You can use these to clarify your deck, or to create backup slides. Your first presentation to a VC will generate a few final questions. Use those to further refine your deck.

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6 Ask for feedback and next steps

Your pitch is not a one-way presentation, but a two-way conversation. You want to engage the VC and build a relationship with them. At the end of your pitch, ask for feedback and next steps. Listen to their comments and suggestions, and show that you are open to learning and improving. Ask them what they liked and disliked about your pitch, what questions or doubts they have, and what they need to see or know more about. Ask them what are the next steps in the process, how long it will take, and what you can do to move forward. Thank them for their time and attention, and follow up with them regularly until you get a term sheet or a rejection.

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Michael Deem

Managing Partner | Private Equity | Venture Capitalist | Life Sciences | AI
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If you get the VC excited, she might start pitching you about what larger markets an expanded version of your idea could address. If this happens, it is awesome feedback. Be flexible. One of the value adds of a VC is this type of big picture thinking.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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1 Know your audience

2 Craft a compelling story

3 Show traction and validation

4 Highlight your team and culture

5 Anticipate questions and objections

6 Ask for feedback and next steps

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6 Ask for feedback and next steps

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