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97. Exposing the top reasons for angel investment pre-screen rejections

Oct 25, 2023
18:42

🤯 Exposing the top reasons for fast angel investment rejections

Investors only take a few seconds to decide if a startup is worth a serious look.

These eight factors lead to most of the fast NOs ☠️

 

In this episode, I discuss the screening process for companies seeking funding from angels and VC.

Out of over a hundred applicants to my angel group, we only select about 20 for detailed consideration.

We drop the rest after only a few moments' consideration.

A handful of reasons dominate why investors eliminate companies in under a minute.

If you can avoid those traps, you can force investors to take the time to understand your startup.

At worst, you will get feedback to improve your business and your pitch.

At best, you will get the funding you need to grow.

 

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