Startup Funding Espresso – How Not To Follow Up With an Investor
[audio src="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/angelconnect/03.how_not_to_followup_with_an_investor.mp3"][/audio]How Not To Follow Up With an Investor Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Founders raising funding should consider their approach to following up with an investor. Here's a list of ways not to do…
Investor Questions and What They Mean
Founders pitching investors can learn a great deal about an investor by the questions they ask. Investors apply the founders' pitch to their investment thesis. They work through the pitch to see how it does or does not fit. For example, questions focused on the financials show the investor makes…
How Angels Are Different From VCs
Both angels and venture capitalists invest in early-stage companies. Here are the key differences between the two: Angels invest their own money while VCs invest other people's money. This makes the angel investor more risk-averse, while the VC often takes bigger risks. Most angels hold down a day job while…
Investor Connect: TEN Connect May 2026 – Part 2
In this episode of Investor Connect, we hear from Dr. Swarna Balas, a surgeon-turned-founder, who presents Nolius Leaf, a perioperative therapeutic device designed to restart bowel function and shorten the long, complication-prone recovery after major abdominal surgery, where patients often remain hospitalized 2 to 14 days waiting for intestines to…
Gaining Sales Traction for Fundraising
In raising funding, revenue traction is a key driver in attracting investors. Here are some key steps to gain sales traction for your fundraise. Early-stage companies don't have a large number of users, as that will take time. Instead, start with a small but dedicated set of users. Engagement with…
