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Data-Driven Answers to Frequently Asked Questions on Startup Fundraising

When analyzing thousands of pitch decks, we get many startup fundraising questions about the structure of a deck, investor outreach strategy, and more. Fortunately, we have strong insights and data to share in response to many of these frequently asked questions.

Jun 01, 2021

How to create a pre-seed investor strategy using DocSend data.

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How to Create an Investor Strategy for Your Pre-Seed Fundraise

VCs who invest in your pre-seed round will be with you for the life of your business, so pick people you like. Here's what our data says about creating a pre-seed investor strategy.

May 20, 2021

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Q1 Startup Fundraising Trends from the DocSend Fundraising Network

We've reviewed more than 2,000 Pre-seed, Seed and Series A pitch decks through the DocSend Fundraising Network. Read about some of the fundraising trends we've seen and how we plan to grow our network even further.

May 03, 2021

Pre-seed startup fundraising best practices by DocSend.

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How To Structure A Pre-Seed Pitch Deck: Beyond The “Minimum Viable PowerPoint”

If you’re going to raise a pre-seed round, you need a good deck. The purpose of the pitch deck is to get you meetings with potential investors. Here's our research on what to include in your pitch deck, how VCs read it, and what it takes to raise.

Apr 28, 2021

DocSend pre-seed startup fundraising data

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The Odds of Raising a Pre-Seed Round: Factors That Can Affect Your Raise

Factors like team gender mix and geography can affect startup fundraising at the Pre-Seed stage. Russ Heddleston, CEO of DocSend, shares thoughts on recent fundraising trends and offers advice to Pre-Seed founders.

Apr 16, 2021

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How DocSend stacks up against other virtual data room provider options

Deciding on the right virtual data room software provider can be difficult. Let us make it a little easier for you with six comparisons.

Mar 17, 2021

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Your virtual data room may not be as secure as you think

These days, encrypting high-stakes documents simply isn’t enough. Here's how to go beyond a password when securing the business critical documents in your virtual data room.

Mar 01, 2021

Bahiyah Yasmeen Robinson VC Include VCI Fellowship

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VC Include is driving inclusion in the VC and Impact Investment Space at Scale

Read our Q&A with Bahiyah Yasmeen Robinson on building VC Include and the VCI Fellowship to support women and BIPOC emerging managers in the Impact Investment and VC space globally.

Jan 28, 2021

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How to secure a PDF file with a password before you share it

Sending a PDF email attachment has become a second-nature standard—but have you ever stopped to consider if a PDF file is really secure? Here's how to send a PDF that is secure and password-protected:

Jan 25, 2021

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