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In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall T. Martin delves into the intricacies of venture capital in Middle America with Triet Nguyen, a principal at Render Capital. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Triet discusses Render Capital's focus on high agency founders who are driving essential infrastructure and innovative technologies in often overlooked…

[audio src="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/angelconnect/05.understand_why_the_investor_said_no.mp3"][/audio]Understand Why the Investor Said 'No' Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In pitching investors, the founder will hear 'no' many times. Without understanding why, the fundraising process can turn into a slog. By understanding…

[audio src="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/angelconnect/0206Triet_Nguyen.mp3"][/audio]In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall T. Martin delves into the intricacies of venture capital in Middle America with Triet Nguyen, a principal at Render Capital. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Triet discusses Render Capital's focus on high agency founders who are driving essential infrastructure and innovative technologies in…

In raising a VC fund, there are key factors that will lead to a successful outcome. Here's a list of key success factors: Providing value add to the relationship. For example, make introductions between two Limited Partners who may benefit from knowing each other. Educate the LPs so they understand…

In raising a VC fund, it's important to create momentum in the fundraise. This helps carry the campaign through the ups and downs that come with fundraising. Here are a  few steps to create momentum: Before launching the fundraise, obtain commitments from one or two Limited Partners. LPs with a…