Pitching to a VC for the first time today! What are your last minute tips?

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As the title say, any last minute tips?

Jean Gatt · Accepted Answer

Be confident, take a breather before and make sure to start by answering the question directly, then adding a backstory.

Goodluck!

Adithya Narayanan · Answer

Don't take the outcome too seriously :)

I've realized that fundraising is basically just match-making. It's not about being the best or convincing someone else that you're valuable - it's about finding the right VC. The right VC = VC that invests in your stage (so not too early and not too late), has an interest in your sector and is founder-friendly. If you check all of those boxes, and you're prepared - you'll be fine!

Good luck buddy!

Nuno Reis · Answer

@elly_cho Good advice, thank you! :D

Elly · Answer

@nuno_ms_reis I hope I'm not writing this message too late.

Nuno Reis · Answer

@jean_gatt Thanks for the tips! :)

Nuno Reis · Answer

@elly_cho you are not. It went very well, and now let's see ;)

Elly · Answer

At the end, ask if they have any advice on how today's pitch went. I've often found that what they say at this point is key for the next pitch.

Nuno Reis · Answer

@adithya_narayanan1 I guess it is only the first of many. Thanks for the encouragement ;)

Pitching to a VC for the first time today! What are your last minute tips?

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