2022 startup fundraising investor advice

Founder Advice

Why today’s founder-friendly market doesn’t mean you’re guaranteed to raise money

Founders looking to raise capital in 2022 have the market on their side, but should be aware of the current market dynamics and this investor advice.

December 24, 2021

https://www.docsend.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Blog_headshot_950x620_Robbie_Crabtree_1.jpeg

Founder Advice

What Founders Can Learn from Trial Lawyers About Storytelling and the Art of Not Saying Too Much

A story-based elevator pitch and a well-written pitch deck can do much of the work it takes to raise venture capital. In this post, founders can learn the art of storytelling with the skill of brevity during the fundraising process.

November 12, 2021

https://www.docsend.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/fundraising-landscape-blog-image-v2.png

Startup Resources

Fundraising Didn’t Just Weather the Pandemic—it Charted the Course to an All-Time High

Based on our data, we look at market influences over the past year, how recent trends compare to previous years, and what the data means for the startup industry.

November 2, 2021

Most Popular

Product Insight

Data Rooms for Investors: Everything You Need to Know

Founder Advice

How the best startups are fundraising in 2019

https://www.docsend.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Blog_headshot_950x620_Saba-Karim_2.jpg

Founder Advice

How to Gather Notable (Believable) Customer Feedback and Prove Traction Even Before Product

For founders, a critical step at the early stage is to get your idea in front of targeted potential customers to collect key insights to develop a product people want.

October 27, 2021

Founder Advice

4 Types of Documents Founders Must Have in Their Fundraising Data Room (and a Few Additional Tips)

If you’re a founder raising capital, having an organized data room shouldn’t be an afterthought. Instead, think of your data room as a way to impress potential investors with your thoughtfulness and sense of organization.

October 14, 2021

https://www.docsend.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Blog_headshot_950x620_Ryan_Denehy.jpeg

Founder Advice

What Raising Three Seed Rounds Taught Me About Credibility and The Benefits of Good Storytelling

Having started three venture-backed startups and invested in 25 seed rounds, here are insights I've learned about the importance of credibility and storytelling.

October 5, 2021

Founder Advice

How 3DLOOK Scored Their Series A Online During the Full Swing of the Pandemic

At the height of the 2020 pandemic, the 3DLOOK team road the ecommerce wave to bring on new customers and raise a Series A. Here's the detailed process they used to close $6.5M:

September 24, 2021

https://www.docsend.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Blog_headshot_950x620_Brom_Rector_BW.jpeg

Venture Capital

From Hedge Fund to Psychedelic VC: How I Used the 506(c) Rule to Invest in My Passion

Raising capital for a venture fund is now more attainable with the SEC's 506(c) rule. Here's how Brom Rector grew his personal brand in a niche space and raised a fund to invest in psychedelics.

September 22, 2021

https://www.docsend.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Data_Rooms_950x620.jpg

Venture Capital

How Virtual Data Rooms Can Combine Usability, Customization, and Security

Virtual Data Rooms (VDRs) shouldn’t force users to choose between ease of use and robust features. Learn why the data room ecosystem needs a powerful middle ground and why DocSend's VDR is the solution.

September 4, 2021

Subscribe to The Weekly Index for exclusive content