VC 101: getting to first base
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VC 101: getting to first base
Katy Turner, Eden Ventures
Source: http://amazingdata.com/10-most-bizarre-but-real-personal-ads-ever/
before you meet...
• figure out whether you should be taking VC $• if yes, do your research• how much $ do they have?• think about the VC value add• read their website/blog/twitter feed
Source: http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/07/green-speed-dating.php
how to meet...
• try and get an introduction through their nw• meet them at events• get into conversation with them• see if they offer open office hours• talk to their existing portfolio companies• build the relationship before you need the $• you need to provide a pitch deck
Source: http://killingthursby.blogspot.com/2010/11/standing-out-in-crowd.html
the pitch deck
• never ask a VC to sign an NDA• documents shouldn’t be long or too text heavy• use images and bullet points • don’t use powerpoints full of text• one section per slide• whet their appetite
Source: http://soniakathuria2010.blogspot.com/2009/10/selling-yourself.html
be focused:
• proposition & customers• team• market opportunity• competition• technology / defensibility• financials / metrics• funding
Source: http://pics.myspew.com/index.php/geek/Stivers-6-30-05-date-a-geek
your first date
• be passionate and enthusiastic• don’t read from a script• be prepared to answer qs at any stage• be all over the numbers• get the VC to talk about their approach• be sure you cover funding / milestones• leave them wanting more
Source: http://sundryandco.wordpress.com/2010/04/04/geek-wedding-invitation/
questions?
@KatyT