Why Pre-Seed Investors Delay ⌚️ and How to Speed Up Commitment 🚀
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Why Pre-Seed Investors Delay ⌚️
Why Pre-Seed Investors Delay ⌚️ and How to Speed Up Commitment 🚀
Understanding Investor Hesitation and How to Secure Quick Funding
In this episode of 'Feel the Boot,' I address a common frustration among startup founders: investors who show strong interest but delay their commitment. I explain the reasons behind this behavior, such as risk minimization and strategic leverage, and provides actionable techniques for founders to expedite investor commitments. Key strategies discussed include structuring funding rounds in tranches, leveraging social proof, and utilizing time-critical events to encourage quicker investments.
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0:00 Why do Investors Wait?
1:32 They don’t invest alone
2:11 The risk is lower if they wait
2:49 More negotiating leverage
4:17 Making investors commit
4:29 Use tranches
5:31 Intermediate closings
6:19 Create FOMO
6:57 Leverage social proof
7:48 Events and deadlines
8:25 Build relationships with investors
Lance Cottrell has been an active startup advisor and startup mentor for over a decade.
He has helped countless startups navigate the key decisions of their journey, like when to take venture capital investment and negotiating term sheets.
He works with many companies in accelerators like Y Combinator and Founder Institute.
He provides help with startup funding including raising venture capital and angel investment.
He can help you achieve liquidity for your company at a high valuation.
Feel the Boot is a startup vlog of tips and advice for early-stage founders.
Understanding Investor Hesitation and How to Secure Quick Funding
In this episode of 'Feel the Boot,' I address a common frustration among startup founders: investors who show strong interest but delay their commitment. I explain the reasons behind this behavior, such as risk minimization and strategic leverage, and provides actionable techniques for founders to expedite investor commitments. Key strategies discussed include structuring funding rounds in tranches, leveraging social proof, and utilizing time-critical events to encourage quicker investments.
Blog https://ftb.bz/108B
Podcast https://ftb.bz/podcast
Fundraising playlist https://ftb.bz/fundraising-playlist
Subscribe to BootPrints https://ftb.bz/join
0:00 Why do Investors Wait?
1:32 They don’t invest alone
2:11 The risk is lower if they wait
2:49 More negotiating leverage
4:17 Making investors commit
4:29 Use tranches
5:31 Intermediate closings
6:19 Create FOMO
6:57 Leverage social proof
7:48 Events and deadlines
8:25 Build relationships with investors
Lance Cottrell has been an active startup advisor and startup mentor for over a decade.
He has helped countless startups navigate the key decisions of their journey, like when to take venture capital investment and negotiating term sheets.
He works with many companies in accelerators like Y Combinator and Founder Institute.
He provides help with startup funding including raising venture capital and angel investment.
He can help you achieve liquidity for your company at a high valuation.
Feel the Boot is a startup vlog of tips and advice for early-stage founders.
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