How to Write an Investor Update (With Example)
Managing your investor relationships is a critical part of running a business. After completing your fundraise, begin regular communications with investors to build a long-term relationship with those who believed and invested in you. This article describes the reasons to send investor updates, their components, and an example investor update…
How to Make a Pitch Deck for Your Fund
As a Fund Manager looking to raise capital from institutional investors — a pitch deck is a necessity. Pitch decks serve as a quick overview of your fund, your strengths, your investment thesis, and your plan for the fundraise. This allows you to communicate clearly and succinctly with potential investors, while also forcing you to streamline your internal messaging…
9 Easy Steps to Build Your Company’s Messaging
Clear company messaging is important as your business grows to ensure consistency of your narrative internally with employees; and externally with your customers. Here are steps to create clear company messaging (you can find a completed template at the end of this article)…
3-Month Fundraising Plan — Priced Equity Round
Once your business is ready to fundraise a priced round to propel your expansion, be sure to create a clear plan. Raising money for a priced equity round, often called a Series A, requires a methodical approach; and by separating your process into clear steps, you give yourself the best chance of success. Here are the steps to fundraise in 3 months…
How to Write a One Pager
As your business begins to reach a broader audience, you’ll need an arsenal of materials to quickly explain your offering. A one pager allows you to distill several ideas about your products or services into one page, with the goal of getting a customer interested to learn more. Here’s how to write a one pager, plus a sample at the end of this article…