Description
Book SynopsisFrom a TechCrunch founder and award-winning strategist comes the most comprehensive guide to the newest fundraising options for todayâs entrepreneurs.
Fundraising for startups has changed dramatically in the past decade. There was a time when VCs were rock stars and a founder with a big idea and a little drive could raise a few hundred thousand dollars to build a business. But those days are gone. In the aftermath of the Great Recession and a massive drop in tech investments, itâs become harder and harder for founders to raise money. The good news? Todayâs entrepreneurs have more options than ever beforeâwith greater opportunities to get the ball rolling, get investors excited, and Get Funded!
A comprehensive, cutting-edge guide from tech journalist and entrepreneur John Biggs and communication strategist Eric Villines, Get Funded! will enable you to:
- Create a solid business plan and a powerful story that investors respond to
Table of Contents
Introduction
PART I
STARTUP FUNDING BASICS
CHAPTER 1 WHAT IS A STARTUP?
CHAPTER 2 FUNDING OPTIONS
CHAPTER 3 STAGES OF TRADITIONAL FUNDING
CHAPTER 4 MICROFUNDING
CHAPTER 5 MACROFUNDING
CHAPTER 6 VALUATION
CHAPTER 7 DILUTION
PART I I
FINDING THE RIGHT FUNDING MODEL
FOR YOUR BUSINESS
CHAPTER 8 UNDERSTANDING YOUR NEEDS
CHAPTER 9 BUILDING YOUR FUNDING MODEL
PART I I I
COMMUNICATING YOUR STORY
CHAPTER 10 BUILDING A DIGITAL PRESENCE
CHAPTER 11 YOUR SHORT PITCHES
CHAPTER 12 BUILDING THE CASE
CHAPTER 13 PREPPING YOUR DECK
CHAPTER 14 PREPPING TO PRESENT YOUR PITCH
TO INVESTORS
CHAPTER 15 MORE TIPS AND TRICKS
Conclusion: A Final Word
Acknowledgments
Notes
Index
