That is a question that we get here at EGFS on a regular basis in regards to fundraising. It’s important to know not only what to present to a venture capitalist, but how you get to that presentation in the first place. This webinar was put together in part by the help of our friends at Black Founders. Our own Sirk Roh sat down with Marlon Nichols, Managing Partner at Cross Culture Ventures, to discuss the best ways to approach a VC, and what they are looking for in a pitch. Here’s the recap: Why raise funds for a startup? Sirk: It’s really to accelerate growth. It could be a combination of the need to produce some sort of product, service or software. Or to hire talent. Mainly, it is about going after a big market opportunity. Marlon: At the seed-level, we are looking at companies with a tested, working … Continue reading
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