This is Part 1 of a new Field Guide on How to Raise Angel and PreSeed Funding. The core concept is around how to build the broader narrative for a fundable company.
This deck and presentation are keyed to my core domain of digital health, but I’ve personally used this exact process with startup in many other industries.
The companion pieces for this presentation are below.
📊 Join an Accelerator or Nah? — Free — 10 minute read
When a program is worth the equity and when it isn’t; the comet distribution of accelerator outcomes, the hedging-accelerator model, two diligence checks for founder, and my advice from getting the most out of a program that you decide to participate in.
💰 Venture Funding for Fun and Profit - Part 2 The Process — Paid — 45 minute read
Deep dive into the process of running an effective raise.
How to find, qualify, engage with, and close angels and early funds.
How to measure and re-calibrate your raise against benchmarks as you go.
I combine my own anecdotal experiences, data from Docsend, Carta, and Angellist, along with the writings of the best venture investors of the past 20 years into a deeply actionable and practical field guide.
