Investor Connect: Deep Tech Investing Outside Silicon Valley
In this episode of Investor Connect, we welcome Dave Blivin, founder and managing director of Cottonwood Technology Fund, who shares how he invests at the intersection of science, capital, and commercialization to turn hard technologies into real companies. Dave explains Cottonwood's focus on early-stage deep tech across areas such as…
Startup Funding Espresso – How To Make Your Pitch More Engaging
[audio src="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/angelconnect/05.how_to_make_your_pitch_more_engaging_1.mp3"][/audio]How To Make Your Pitch More Engaging Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Founders raising funding must capture the attention of the investor. Here are some key steps on how to make the pitch more…
It Takes a Process
Investors looking to invest in a startup often look at the revenue as a sign of traction. In the very early stages, the presence or absence of revenue indicates the fundability of a company. As the company grows, one can look at the growth rate as a sign of traction.…
How To Get Your Fundraise Started
Starting a fundraise can be a daunting task for the first-time founder. Here are some key steps on how to get your fundraise started. Research the market by talking with other founders who are raising funding. Check the current climate for fundraising. Look at their fundraise documents, including the pitch…
