Should I talk with VC funds ?

CLEAR PERSONAL GOALS

BIG MARKET ?

HIGH RISK OF COMPETITION

How should I talk with VC funds ?

Slideshare By @jessedee

By @nickdemey; and @boardofinno

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When should I talk with VC funds ?

Idea Market size

& competition

analysis

Problem/solution

validation (Interviews)

Build low fidelity

prototype

Prototype testing

Product Market fit validated Right side BM

validated

High fidelity prototype

testing

Traction ? Investor Deck

Left side BM validated

IRL adapted from Steve Blank

How should I talk with VC funds ?

In 10 slides

#1 ELEVATOR

PITCH

“We develop THE PRODUCT/TECHNOLOGY to help

CUSTOMERS to do PROBLEM by SOLUTION”

#2 THE

PROBLEM

“Make them feel the PAIN”

#3 THE

SOLUTION

“Show a demo NO LIVE”

#4 THE

MARKET

“Know your market, Make sure you can prove your

Market size and it’s attractiveness for investors”

#5 BUSINESS

MODEL

HOW DO YOU MAKE MONEY ? SUM YOUR COSTS !

#6 COMPETITION

“Know your competitors better than your investors. Show why you are unique”

#7 MARKETING

“How do you reach and acquire your customers ?”

#8 TEAM

“Highlight your talents, experience. Why you ?”

#9 TRACTION

“Show key metrics or achievements”

#10 NEEDS

“Show how you will spend money to reach key

milestones”

Thank you !

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