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Preparing to Raise Funding Before you even begin, you need the following: A strong startup idea that is vetted and backed by solid market research. See this startup idea guide from the Founder Institute. A prototype, a patent, or a proof of concept for the final idea. A simple and scalable startup financial model that shows at least $10M in revenue after 3 years. See this revenue forecasting template from Aaron Patzer, Founder of Mint.com and FI Mentor. A strong 10 to 15 page investor presentation. We will discuss this further below. An incorporated entity with a smart capitalization table ("Cap table"). See this simple cap table from Venture Hacks. The ability to quit your job and live for six months on savings while you conclude the financing and launch the business.
Preparing to Raise Funding Before you even begin, you need the following: A strong startup idea that is vetted and backed by solid market research. See this startup idea guide from the Founder Institute. A prototype, a patent, or a proof of concept for the final idea. A simple and scalable startup financial model that shows at least $10M in revenue after 3 years. See this revenue forecasting template from Aaron Patzer, Founder of Mint.com and FI Mentor. A strong 10 to 15 page investor presentation. We will discuss this further below. An incorporated entity with a smart capitalization table ("Cap table"). See this simple cap table from Venture Hacks. The ability to quit your job and live for six months on savings while you conclude the financing and launch the business.
Preparing to Raise Funding Before you even begin, you need the following: A strong startup idea that is vetted and backed by solid market research. See this startup idea guide from the Founder Institute. A prototype, a patent, or a proof of concept for the final idea. A simple and scalable startup financial model that shows at least $10M in revenue after 3 years. See this revenue forecasting template from Aaron Patzer, Founder of Mint.com and FI Mentor. A strong 10 to 15 page investor presentation. We will discuss this further below. An incorporated entity with a smart capitalization table . See this simple cap table from Venture Hacks. The ability to quit your job and live for six months on savings while you conclude the financing and launch the business.
