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Ready-to-Use Prompts for Startup Fundraising
1. Pitch Deck Script
10-slide pitch script for [startup]. Problem, solution, market, traction, ask $[amount].2. Investor Email
Cold email to VC for [industry] startup. Traction, team, market, specific ask. Under 150 words.3. Term Sheet Explainer
Explain term sheet terms [paste]. What each means, standard ranges, negotiation tips.4. Financial Model
Model outline for [SaaS/marketplace]: revenue projections, unit economics, assumptions.5. Due Diligence Checklist
DD checklist for [seed/Series A]: legal, financial, technical, team documentation.6. Valuation Framework
Determine valuation: MRR $[X], growth [X]%, market $[X]B, team [X], stage [X].7. Fundraising Timeline
Timeline for $[amount] round: preparation, outreach, meetings, DD, closing.8. Investor Update
Monthly update email: metrics, wins, challenges, cash, burn rate, runway, asks.9. Pitch Questions
15 tough investor questions about market, competition, unit economics, team, exit.10. Crowdfunding Copy
Campaign page for [product]: headline, problem, solution, rewards, team story.
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FAQ
When to raise?
When you have product-market fit with traction, compelling growth story, and 6-12 months runway left.
How much equity to give?
Seed: 15-25%. Series A: 20-30%. Never >30% in single round.
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