Founder's Journal How To Raise Capital Successfully with Dan Siroker
Nov 29, 2023
Dan Siroker, Co-founder and CEO of Rewind, raised a $15M Series A at a $350M valuation by publicly putting his pitch deck on X (formerly Twitter), received 170 offers for investments ranging from $200M to $1B valuations. They discuss his unconventional approach to raising capital, timeless principles for fundraising, and lessons learned from his experience. They also explore the significance of trust, transparency, and alignment of values with investors. Additionally, they delve into the importance of uncovering insights through hypothetical questions and the pros and cons of higher valuations and long-term vision in investors.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Raising Series A Funding: Unconventional Approach and Aligning Values
02:30 • 4min
Uncovering Insights through a Hypothetical Question
06:57 • 2min
Lessons Learned from Fundraising Experience
08:36 • 6min
Raising Capital Successfully and Evaluating Valuations
14:37 • 3min