The SaaStr MiniGuide to Pitching, Raising and Closing VC Funding

Ok here is basically a bible for you for raising venture funding.  Trust me.  There’s too much advice that is biased, or from the inexperienced out there.  Raising venture capital is not a game.  But it is a process.

Here’s the Insider Guide to making it easier:

#1. 5 Things That Can Make a Good VC Pitch Deck … Great.

The differences between good and great.

#2. 16 Rookie Errors Founders Make Pitching to VCs — And Passing the “20 Minute” Test.

The top errors founders make pitching to VCs.

#3. 9 Tips to Do Better at a Full VC Partner Pitch.

How to handle the final pitch in front of all the partners.  At that point, it’s often yours to lose:

#4. 10 Things Not to Say During a VC Pitch. 

Read this one, and avoid a ton of unforced errors.

#5. How to Stand Out to VCs. 

The #1 way to stand out and make a difference.

#6. If You Want to Get Funded — Make it Easy On Them.

Don’t play games. More here:

And finally:

#7. 2 Cold Emails I Funded for Millions.

Want to see 2 great cold email pitches? Well, here they are:

And a great video on it here: