THE LEAN STARTUP LABAngela Hood, ThisWay Global founder/CEO

Hr

TrendingTo pre-sell rather than raise funds. Easier for lifestyle businesses. Startups looking to scale…very difficult.

BusesWhat happens when you are hit by one?

TimeOnce you start, you will be raising funds EVERY day for the forseeable future (years, not months).

DurationAverage A-round takes two years to raise and here’s why…

GrowthIf you are growing fast, your round size changes DURING the raise.

ValuationThis means your valuation is also changing.

Basis for Valuation1. Simple Cap Table2. Strong Team3. Intellectual Property4. Scalable Go To Market

Cap TableHigher number of investors = Lower success rate