Tools for Fundraising

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.

Before launching a fundraising campaign, set up the tools you’ll need.

Here’s a list of key tools to support fundraising:

Database.

Create a list of prospective investors with name, email, phone number, and how you know them.

This could be a simple spreadsheet list or a full-blown database.

Set up a CRM system for outreach to the investors.

This could be a simple mailer tool or a fully developed CRM.

Set up an online video conference tool for holding calls with investors.

Most introductory meetings are held online.

Add a transcription tool for capturing the content of each pitch with an investor.

This will help you review the pitch and follow-up questions afterwards.

Set up a project management tool to coordinate support activities.

It’s often the case that you will engage others to help you find investors and set up meetings.

A project management tool can help with coordinating the effort.

Install an online calendar for scheduling meetings and follow-ups.

Set up software for building the pitch deck.

Build a system to keep track of the many variations of the deck you will create.

Fundraising is a sales process with a specific set of tools for one outcome -- to raise funding.

Prepare your tools before launching your fundraising campaign

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In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall Martin chats with Tim Raines, founder and CEO of Rare Innovation, a boutique consultancy that serves as an outsourced executive team for deep tech startups. Tim shares his extensive experience in science and technology commercialization, helping startups transition from research phases to market-ready products. With expertise in creating go-to-market strategies, product development, and compelling pitch decks, Tim has been pivotal in assisting startups to secure funding and achieve market traction.

He discusses the importance of founders making the first sale, early market validation, and adapting communication for various stakeholders, from investors to end-users. Tim also underscores the importance of partnerships and strategic collaborations in navigating limited-resource environments and ensuring successful product commercialization. For founders and investors interested in deep tech, Tim offers valuable insights into the current trends and pitfalls in the ecosystem.

Visit Rare Innovation at rareinnovation.com/

Reach out to at tim@rareinnovation.com

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The Four T’s of Startup Investing

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.

There are many ways to evaluate a startup.

For investors funding SaaS startups, here are the four T’s to consider:

Team.

Does the team have the skills to build the proposed startup?

Are they in place, working on the business now?

Have they proven themselves yet?

Timing.

Is now the right time for the startup?

Is the market ready for this idea?

Traction

Does the startup have revenue growth?

Will the growth continue?

Technology.

Does the startup have the right technology for the market?

Can the technology scale?

Does it provide a moat for the business?

Use the four T’s to determine if the startup is ready for an investment.

Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding.

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