How To Fundraise For Your Business And Beat The Odds

Posted by stephenswebbel under Startups
From http://www.forbes.com 2719 days ago

Fundraising is tough and is likely something founders will need to do several times as their company grows.

The odds of raising capital are small, however. If you’re in that lucky group of founders who successfully closed a round of funding, over time, your chances of having continued success at raising capital diminish. So being on top of your fundraising game is key. According to CB Insights, of the companies that do successfully raise capital, 75% are orphaned or die along the way. Only 4% of startups are poised to be potential unicorns at $1Billion + valuations.

screen-shot-2016-11-14-at-11-21-29-amAs a founder, how do you beat the odds and get the capital you need to grow the business?