Startup Funding Espresso – Tools for Fundraising

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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