Seed #fundraising — The 4 Stages of a VC Process
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Seed Fundraising — The 4 Stages of a VC ProcessThe venture capital (“VC”) meeting process can be opaque and leave you wondering when you’ll get a decision on if they’ll invest in your company or not. Here’s an overview of the standard process for seed funds (in Silicon Valley) and what you should expect at each stage.Stage 1 — Initial FilteringThis first meeting is an introduction between the VC and yourself. Their goal is to find out if your company is worth exploring further for investment.What to expect: These meetings are usually casual and sometimes scheduled outside of an office setting, such as a coffee shop or members club (e.g. Philz Coffee). Because investors like to talk, it’s up to you to focus their attention on your pitch; and always use your deck if you can. If the VC is interested, (...)