Investor Connect https://investorconnect.org/ Where Investors Come Together Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://investorconnect.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/cropped-Investor-Connect-Favicon-32x32.png Investor Connect https://investorconnect.org/ 32 32 Startup Funding Espresso – How To Choose a Vertical SaaS Niche https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-how-to-choose-a-vertical-saas-niche/ https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-how-to-choose-a-vertical-saas-niche/#respond Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-how-to-choose-a-vertical-saas-niche/ How To Choose a Vertical SaaS Niche Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Vertical SaaS is a known business model that narrows the focus to a single application. This reduces the cost of capital to raise and gives the startup the […]

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]]> https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-how-to-choose-a-vertical-saas-niche/feed/ 0 Startup Funding Espresso – How Not To Follow Up With an Investor https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-how-not-to-follow-up-with-an-investor/ https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-how-not-to-follow-up-with-an-investor/#respond Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-how-not-to-follow-up-with-an-investor/ 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 it: Have an admin send out […]

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]]> https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-how-not-to-follow-up-with-an-investor/feed/ 0 Investor Questions and What They Mean https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-investor-questions-and-what-they-mean/ https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-investor-questions-and-what-they-mean/#respond Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-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...

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]]> https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-investor-questions-and-what-they-mean/feed/ 0 How Angels Are Different From VCs https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-how-angels-are-different-from-vcs/ https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-how-angels-are-different-from-vcs/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-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...

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]]> https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-how-angels-are-different-from-vcs/feed/ 0 Investor Connect: TEN Connect May 2026 – Part 2 https://investorconnect.org/investor-connect-ten-connect-may-2026-part-2/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:49:18 +0000 https://investorconnect.org/?p=32300 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...

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]]> Gaining Sales Traction for Fundraising https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-gaining-sales-traction-for-fundraising/ https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-gaining-sales-traction-for-fundraising/#respond Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-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...

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]]> https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-gaining-sales-traction-for-fundraising/feed/ 0 How To Maintain Presence With a Prospective Investor https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-how-to-maintain-presence-with-a-prospective-investor/ https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-how-to-maintain-presence-with-a-prospective-investor/#respond Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-how-to-maintain-presence-with-a-prospective-investor/ In raising funding, it takes several touches to close an investor. It’s best to create additional interactions with the investor beyond asking, ‘are you ready to invest yet?’ Here are some key steps to maintain presence with a prospective investor: Offer to provide a special discount on your product or...

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]]> https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-how-to-maintain-presence-with-a-prospective-investor/feed/ 0 When the Investor Says No https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-when-the-investor-says-no/ https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-when-the-investor-says-no/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-when-the-investor-says-no/ In raising funding, the founder hears the response ‘no’ many times. Here’s what to do when the investor says ‘no’. Show gratitude. Thank them for their time and attention. Ask for feedback. Find out more about what they like about your deal and what they don’t. Connect on social media....

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]]> https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-when-the-investor-says-no/feed/ 0 Fundraising Is Project Management https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-fundraising-is-project-management/ https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-fundraising-is-project-management/#respond Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-fundraising-is-project-management/ Fundraising is project management. In launching a fundraise, treat it like a series of projects. Here are the key steps: Start with investor documentation and build out the materials needed. Build a list of potential investors. Gain introductions to those investors. Set up meetings with each one. Follow up on...

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]]> https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-fundraising-is-project-management/feed/ 0 Starting a Relationship With an Investor https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-starting-a-relationship-with-an-investor/ https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-starting-a-relationship-with-an-investor/#respond Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://investorconnect.org/startup-funding-espresso-starting-a-relationship-with-an-investor/ In raising funding from an early-stage investor, the founder must build a relationship with that investor. Here are some key steps to starting a relationship with an investor. Learn their background and experiences from online sources. It’s important to know their education and work experience.  Research the investor by talking...

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