Tracking With The VC

• Getting Ready

  • Readiness assessment
  • Preparing to go to market

• Generating Interest

  • Clear objectives
  • A funding plan, timeline
  • Targeted market

• Validation of the Business

  • Due diligence check list
  • Deeper sell

• Term Sheet to Closing

  • Understanding the terms
  • Focus and preparation

• Build Pipeline/Networking

  • Assessing trends, opportunities
  • Building deal flow

• Investment Fit (Smell Test)

  • Aligns with investing criteria
  • Unique selling proposition
  • Management qualification

• Deeper Due Diligence

  • Firm level economics
  • Competition assessment
  • Validating claims, qualifications

• Negotiate and Close Deal

  • Present term sheet
  • Work to close

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