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I'm incredibly excited to announce that my new website is up! When you get a minute, please check it out here: jorianhoover.com I had no idea how introspective the process of building a website would be. It forced me to think through what message I wanted to tell my audience, and more importantly, defined the impact the impact I want to create. Now more than ever, it's clear my goal is to help simplify the fundraising process for startup founders, equipping them to effectively navigate investor conversations and empowering them to properly cultivate their network. With the launch of the website, you'll start to see a bit more of me on Linkedin, sharing insights into common fundraising challenges and strategies to simplify the process. Let's build a community that equips and empowers one another. #StartupFundraising #VentureCapital #AngelInvesting

In this video, Bader Alam of Full Frame Growth Partners talks about the right time for brands to approach institutional investors, how he helps brands set their long term goals and what entrepreneurs don’t think about when they deliver their fundraising stories. https://lnkd.in/gGbwsKBa

How to raise millions in your fundraise. By ACTUALLY meeting investors. Your goal is to have 40+ investors meetings. All in the first 2 weeks of your fundraise launch. But how do you do this? 4 steps: 1. Adding everyone who can intro you 2. Finding the right investors for your round (150+) 3. Mapping how you can connect both of these people 4. Figuring out ways to get warm intros in the rest of the investors In order for you to do this right, you have to have a structured CRM. Otherwise you’ll never know: → what to do → who to speak to → and how to do it. There’s many different CRMs that work. I've even built one from the ground up for the founders I work with. But you have to be organised to be able to to do the above 4 steps properly. This is a step you cannot skip. Because if you do, you'll never speak to enough investors. -- P.S. This work is boring and tedious. You need to make sure you stay accountable on doing this. --

The secret sauce to successful fundraising... Any ideas? While many attribute fundraising success to an engaging pitch deck or a unique value proposition, it's often the behind-the-scenes activities that push the needle. Consider these strategies: 1️⃣ Persistence - Rarely does a venture capitalist bite at the first offer. Fundraising is a marathon, not a sprint. 2️⃣ Networking - Establish meaningful connections within the VC community. A warm introduction can make all the difference. 3️⃣ Research - Know your target investors like the back of your hand—what they invest in, their deal size, their past portfolio companies. At the end of the day, successful fundraising starts way before walking into that investor meeting. Come prepared and stay resilient!

Three Biggest Lies Most Fundraising Gurus Are Telling You... ❌ Lie #1: "Financials Don't Matter at Seed Stage!" Some say you can win a round without financials. In my experience with 200+ founders, not a single investor skipped the financials discussion. They want to see your financial assumptions and understand the reasoning behind them. ❌Lie #2: "You Don't Need Investor Documents—Just Have a Chat!" The idea that a casual conversation over tea will seal the deal is far from reality. In my journey with 200 clients and over $126M raised, investors consistently required pitch decks and investor documents. Solid documentation is essential for filtering, pitching, and due diligence. ❌Lie #3: "Here's a List of 2000 Investors to Cold Email!" While having a list of potential investors is valuable, it's just the tip of the iceberg. Without a strategy and a targeted investor list, this approach is nearly impossible to pull off successfully. Now, here's the truth - Strategy, Documents, and a Targeted Approach Win the Game It's time to embrace the facts. A well-thought-out strategy, solid investor documents, and a carefully curated list of potential investors are key to fundraising success. I'm here to help founders like you navigate the fundraising landscape and avoid the pitfalls of these myths. If you're serious about achieving your fundraising goals, send me a direct message! ________ #VentureFunding #CapitalRaising #GrowthCapital #Pitchdeck #StartupFounder

Are you making any of these capital raising mistakes? 👇 😮 ❌ Pushing people to invest in your deals ✅ Educate, add value and build relationships ❌ Focus on your own needs, wants and goals ✅ Take the time to understand investors' needs wants and goals and investigate if there is a match with what you provide. Don't force it! ❌ Spend 10s of thousands of dollars every year going to conferences having no idea if the person you're talking to is a qualified investor ✅ Find qualified leads through scale and precision on LinkedIn for much less $ 👉 Capital raising isn't about selling - it's about presenting an opportunity. ---------------- I can teach you my proven 4 step system to raise millions on LinkedIn. Comment "More Capital" below to fill our last spot in our 12 week course. 👇 This is your last chance! We start TOMORROW!

What Investors Look For in a Pitch Deck? What are fundraising tips for Founders? When it comes to securing funding, understanding what investors truly seek in your pitch deck can make all the difference. Here are the crucial elements and some fundraising hacks for founders to keep in mind: Crafting an Irresistible Pitch Deck: 1/ Your opening slide, complete with your logo and a captivating one-liner, sets the tone for what's to come. 2/  Make your audience care. Clearly define the problem you're addressing and explain its significance to your target market. 3/ Describe your solution in a way that even someone unfamiliar with your industry can understand. 4/ Investors need to see the opportunity. Share data on the market's size, growth rate, and why it's poised for success. 5/ Show you mean business. Provide evidence of your progress and execution through a traction slide. Also dropping some exciting Fundraising Tips: 1/ It's not about quantity, but quality. Build a list of potential investors aligned with your vision and industry. 2/ Streamline your list. Weed out investors who don't align with your goals or sector. 3/ Leverage connections. Seek warm introductions from your network to potential investors for a more personalized approach. Fundraising isn't just about numbers but building relationships and demonstrating your potential. Remember, each element of your pitch deck and every interaction with investors is a step towards making your vision a reality. #fundraising #tips #hacks

“Raja, can you make intros to investors?” That´s not how the industry works 🙅♀️ If you ask an investor or fundraising advisor to share your pitch deck just after you connected with them on LinkedIn or email, they won't. Professional investors, advisors and connectors will only share your pitch deck if: → They invested in you → They personally know you → They trust you → They worked with you → They did their Due Diligence on you Otherwise, they won´t connect you to investors. Too risky for them. One of their biggest assets is their Social Capital: → Their network of investors → Their reputation → Their expertise It took them years to build it. They protect it. They are each other's gatekeepers. What can you do? → Build your network with those you approach to make intros. Always build your network way before you need your network. → Understand how they work and work with them to give them time to vet you. → Establish your personal brand online to gain social proof and also let them get to know you through your content. Do it right and investors will come your way. That´s the way to go if you want intros. Thoughts or other tips? Feel free to share. --- Last Friday, via my 💌 From Idea To Exit, I shared a series of links and advice helping founders optimise and accelerate their fundraising. Link in the comment section 👇

If your fundraising plan is to "talk to a lot of investors," you're setting yourself up for failure.  Especially if the plan is to spam a lot of investors with cold emails with your pitch deck attached. Speaking of pitch decks, do you have a non-NDA pitch deck? How about a one-pager? How about two options for your offer? A video pitch? How about a capital-raising calendar? How about a marketing campaign calendar? (You're marketing to investors, aren't you?) There's a lot that goes into the fundraising journey: a lot of prep, a lot of conversations, and a lot of mistakes made to get over the learning curve. And honestly, tooting our own horn, that's one of the BEST things about UCS Advisors. Each one of us, we've been there. We've all been founders and investors. We have the real-world experience of walking this path. And we LOVE paying it forward.  If it's been 6 months and you've not had any 'luck,' we want to help you.  We'll roll up our sleeves, lock arm in arm and walk this journey with you. We know how frustrating it can be, but we also know how rewarding it can be. We got this! 🤘 #fundraisingstrategy #investorready #startuplife #startupfunding #entrepreneurtips #founderslife