Key Tips On How To Prepare For VC Funding

Preparing for venture capital funding raises questions about your growth plans, the evidence behind them and what the next stage will demand of you.

I made this video with The Accelerator Network to help founders prepare for scaling their businesses and raising a Series A round.

Questions to consider as you prepare

As you watch, think about your own business:

• What would the investment enable you to achieve?

• What evidence supports your growth plans?

• Which assumptions still need testing?

• How would your responsibilities change as the business grows?

Use these questions to identify where you need more preparation and which decisions deserve a fuller conversation with your team.

Still deciding whether venture capital is right for you?

Before committing to a fundraising process, it is worth examining both your readiness and whether this route fits your ambitions.

Read Is your business ready for venture capital investment? for questions about customer traction, revenue quality, funding plans and your role as founder.

Talk through your next stage

I coach and mentor founders as their businesses grow, including those preparing for investment and the leadership responsibilities that come with it.

Explore how we can work together or get in touch for a free introductory call.

Cheers,

Duncan