7 steps to get your business idea funded

Prepare Your Pitch: Outline the key points of your company's business plan and develop a presentation that will showcase your company's potential.

Most investors are looking at an array of business opportunities, so it is important to convey the unique value you provide. This may be a specific market that you are targeting, a novel product or service offering, or perhaps a business model that stands out from the competition. By highlighting the key strengths of your company, you will be able to capture the attention of investors and set yourself apart from the herd.

Research Investors: Identify investors who have an interest in the industry that your company operates in, and who have a history of providing Series A funding.

## Prepare Investor Pitch Deck: Create a presentation that articulates your company's value proposition, growth potential, and competitive advantage.

The deck will be a reflection of your company's brand and its culture. Everything, from the colors and fonts used to the order of the slides and the wording of your deck should reflect your company's brand. The investor should be able to see what the company is all about just by looking at the deck.

Reach Out to Investors: Connect with investors through your network, through conferences, or by cold-calling.

We would recommend reaching out to investors through your network. It's a much more effective way to connect with potential investors and can lead to valuable relationships down the road. It's also a lot less stressful for the entrepreneur as they don't have to worry about coming off as pushy or salesy. If you don't have a network, you can try reaching out to investors through cold-calling or through conferences, but it's a lot less likely that you'll be able to connect with the right investors this way.

Schedule Meetings: Schedule meetings with investors to discuss your company's potential and to answer questions.

The first step is to find investors who are a good fit for your business. If you're looking for seed or angel capital, your best bet is to find a group of investors who are already working in the sector you're in. They'll have a better idea of the market for your services, and can offer more useful advice on how to grow your business. If you're looking for venture capital, you'll need to find investors who have worked with companies like yours before. Venture investors tend to stick to certain kinds of businesses, so it's important that you find someone who knows your niche. Once you've found your investors, it's time to start scheduling those meetings. You'll want to have a good idea of what you're going to say before you walk into the room. Think of your pitch like a story: you want to tell the investors what you've done so far, where you're going, and why they should care. You should have a clear agenda and be able to answer any questions they might have.

Negotiate Terms: Negotiate the terms of the Series A round of financing, including the valuation of the company and the amount of funding.

Based on our experience, we would suggest negotiating the terms of the Series A round of financing, including the valuation of the company and the amount of funding. Here are some tips for negotiating these terms:

• Make sure you have a clear idea of what you're hoping to achieve with the financing.
• Let your potential investors know what their money will be used for.
• Make sure you're familiar with your investors' expectations.
• Ask your lawyer to negotiate the terms of the financing agreement.
• Ask your lawyer to explain any complicated or potentially contentious issues so that you can make an informed decision.

Finalize the Deal: Finalize the deal with investors and sign the appropriate legal documents.

You can close the deal without having signed the legal documents because you and the investor have agreed on most of the terms. However, make sure that both you and the investor have a solid plan for executing the investment. The investor is not just giving you money, he or she is also investing time and resources. That means the investor needs to see progress on the business's goals. Ensure that both you and the investor are on the same page about what milestones must be met before you sign the legal documents. This is especially important if you plan to raise multiple rounds of financing. Always keep your investors updated on the progress of your business.

Close the Round: Follow up with investors to ensure that the financing round is closed.

You will want to make sure that all of the investors have signed the appropriate documents and that the funds have been transferred to your account. If there are any issues, you will need to address them promptly in order to keep things moving forward.