--- title: Startup Secrets | Seed Funding For Startups description: Welcome to Underscore VC’s Startup Secrets Seed Stage Funding Series! image: https://www.underscore.vc/hubfs/unnamed-2.png --- [![underscore](https://www.underscore.vc/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Underscore_April2024/images/logo.svg "underscore")](https://underscore.vc/) Join Newsletter [![underscore](https://www.underscore.vc/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Underscore_April2024/images/logo.svg "underscore")](https://underscore.vc/) - [Team](https://underscore.vc/team/) - [Portfolio](https://underscore.vc/portfolio/) - [Resources](https://underscore.vc/resources/) - [Core Community](https://underscore.vc/core-community/) - [FAQs](https://underscore.vc/faqs/) - [Open Roles](https://jobs.underscore.vc/jobs?__hstc=183008226.c511fb5bf638a03452c12f2e00b38f0f.1705958399701.1712080046128.1712083087181.62&__hssc=183008226.1.1712083087181&__hsfp=1717932986) - [45 School Street, 2nd Floor (Boston’s Old City Hall) Boston, MA 02108](https://goo.gl/maps/arjoBHwdGFnnze9G7) - [(617) 303-0064](tel:(617)%20303-0064) - [hello@underscore.vc](mailto:hello@underscore.vc) ![underscore](https://www.underscore.vc/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Underscore_April2024/images/vc-logo.svg "underscore") ![](https://fast.wistia.net/embed/medias/dvoxai85ub/thumbnail-960.webp)       # ![Startup Secrets: How to Raise Seed Funding](https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/7b1c0ef6b3015d372a7f28b4af7eb3a5.png) Inside advice from Underscore VC investors on how to raise a Seed round.     Play Subscribe for updates               ![Lily Lyman](https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/eb581a699c56070b8d5b1cabec4f24ae.webp?image_crop_resized=960x540)       Click for sound                             0:45                               WELCOME TO Underscore VC's Seed Funding Series We made a list of all the most common questions we hear from founders when it comes to fundraising. Then we sat down in front of a camera to answer them all! Underscore Partner Lily Lyman shares what you can expect to learn in this 16-part Startup Secrets video series. Search episodes   ### [![](https://fast.wistia.net/embed/medias/bafclasdo4/thumbnail-640.webp)         45 SEC Welcome to Underscore VC’s Seed Funding Series Welcome to our series on Seed fundraising. Underscore VC partner Lily Lyman shares what to expect.](https://5294433.hubspotpreview-na1.com/_hcms/preview/content/115977062826?_preview=true&benderPackage=InpageEditorUI&cacheBust=1713814108584&cssPath=bundles%2Fapp.css&inpageEditorUI=true&localAssets=false&portalId=5294433&preview_key=bQETboux&scriptPath=bundles%2Fapp.js&staticVersion=static-1.60082&preview_theme=true&env=prod&injectedScripts=hubspot-dlb%2Cbundle.production.js%2Cfalse%2Cstatic-1.555&hsSmartContentDefault=true&hsEditorApp=page&wchannelid=is6l5szveg&wmediaid=bafclasdo4) ### [![](https://fast.wistia.net/embed/medias/uurg934l9p/thumbnail-640.webp)         5 MIN Intro to Seed Funding for Startups  ](https://5294433.hubspotpreview-na1.com/_hcms/preview/content/115977062826?_preview=true&benderPackage=InpageEditorUI&cacheBust=1713814108584&cssPath=bundles%2Fapp.css&inpageEditorUI=true&localAssets=false&portalId=5294433&preview_key=bQETboux&scriptPath=bundles%2Fapp.js&staticVersion=static-1.60082&preview_theme=true&env=prod&injectedScripts=hubspot-dlb%2Cbundle.production.js%2Cfalse%2Cstatic-1.555&hsSmartContentDefault=true&hsEditorApp=page&wchannelid=is6l5szveg&wmediaid=uurg934l9p) ### [![](https://fast.wistia.net/embed/medias/w04a36wwhk/thumbnail-640.webp)         6 MIN Seed Round Valuation: How Much is Your Startup Worth?  ](https://5294433.hubspotpreview-na1.com/_hcms/preview/content/115977062826?_preview=true&benderPackage=InpageEditorUI&cacheBust=1713814108584&cssPath=bundles%2Fapp.css&inpageEditorUI=true&localAssets=false&portalId=5294433&preview_key=bQETboux&scriptPath=bundles%2Fapp.js&staticVersion=static-1.60082&preview_theme=true&env=prod&injectedScripts=hubspot-dlb%2Cbundle.production.js%2Cfalse%2Cstatic-1.555&hsSmartContentDefault=true&hsEditorApp=page&wchannelid=is6l5szveg&wmediaid=w04a36wwhk) ### [![](https://fast.wistia.net/embed/medias/lvkta2cnqa/thumbnail-640.webp)         10 MIN How to Approach a VC for Funding  ](https://5294433.hubspotpreview-na1.com/_hcms/preview/content/115977062826?_preview=true&benderPackage=InpageEditorUI&cacheBust=1713814108584&cssPath=bundles%2Fapp.css&inpageEditorUI=true&localAssets=false&portalId=5294433&preview_key=bQETboux&scriptPath=bundles%2Fapp.js&staticVersion=static-1.60082&preview_theme=true&env=prod&injectedScripts=hubspot-dlb%2Cbundle.production.js%2Cfalse%2Cstatic-1.555&hsSmartContentDefault=true&hsEditorApp=page&wchannelid=is6l5szveg&wmediaid=lvkta2cnqa) ### [  Reference Checking: How to Vet Potential Investors  ](https://5294433.hubspotpreview-na1.com/_hcms/preview/content/115977062826?_preview=true&benderPackage=InpageEditorUI&cacheBust=1713814108584&cssPath=bundles%2Fapp.css&inpageEditorUI=true&localAssets=false&portalId=5294433&preview_key=bQETboux&scriptPath=bundles%2Fapp.js&staticVersion=static-1.60082&preview_theme=true&env=prod&injectedScripts=hubspot-dlb%2Cbundle.production.js%2Cfalse%2Cstatic-1.555&hsSmartContentDefault=true&hsEditorApp=page&wchannelid=is6l5szveg&wmediaid=oq2tgbfuj7) ### [  What Are Investors Looking for in Seed Investments?  ](https://5294433.hubspotpreview-na1.com/_hcms/preview/content/115977062826?_preview=true&benderPackage=InpageEditorUI&cacheBust=1713814108584&cssPath=bundles%2Fapp.css&inpageEditorUI=true&localAssets=false&portalId=5294433&preview_key=bQETboux&scriptPath=bundles%2Fapp.js&staticVersion=static-1.60082&preview_theme=true&env=prod&injectedScripts=hubspot-dlb%2Cbundle.production.js%2Cfalse%2Cstatic-1.555&hsSmartContentDefault=true&hsEditorApp=page&wchannelid=is6l5szveg&wmediaid=a77j1e2yba) ### [  How to Give a Strong Startup Pitch  ](https://5294433.hubspotpreview-na1.com/_hcms/preview/content/115977062826?_preview=true&benderPackage=InpageEditorUI&cacheBust=1713814108584&cssPath=bundles%2Fapp.css&inpageEditorUI=true&localAssets=false&portalId=5294433&preview_key=bQETboux&scriptPath=bundles%2Fapp.js&staticVersion=static-1.60082&preview_theme=true&env=prod&injectedScripts=hubspot-dlb%2Cbundle.production.js%2Cfalse%2Cstatic-1.555&hsSmartContentDefault=true&hsEditorApp=page&wchannelid=is6l5szveg&wmediaid=6ufgpn69rs) ### [  How to Talk About Your Team Slide in a Pitch Deck  ](https://5294433.hubspotpreview-na1.com/_hcms/preview/content/115977062826?_preview=true&benderPackage=InpageEditorUI&cacheBust=1713814108584&cssPath=bundles%2Fapp.css&inpageEditorUI=true&localAssets=false&portalId=5294433&preview_key=bQETboux&scriptPath=bundles%2Fapp.js&staticVersion=static-1.60082&preview_theme=true&env=prod&injectedScripts=hubspot-dlb%2Cbundle.production.js%2Cfalse%2Cstatic-1.555&hsSmartContentDefault=true&hsEditorApp=page&wchannelid=is6l5szveg&wmediaid=7ecjb8bo5i) ### [  How to Present Your Value Proposition Slide  ](https://5294433.hubspotpreview-na1.com/_hcms/preview/content/115977062826?_preview=true&benderPackage=InpageEditorUI&cacheBust=1713814108584&cssPath=bundles%2Fapp.css&inpageEditorUI=true&localAssets=false&portalId=5294433&preview_key=bQETboux&scriptPath=bundles%2Fapp.js&staticVersion=static-1.60082&preview_theme=true&env=prod&injectedScripts=hubspot-dlb%2Cbundle.production.js%2Cfalse%2Cstatic-1.555&hsSmartContentDefault=true&hsEditorApp=page&wchannelid=is6l5szveg&wmediaid=m6nohpe2e7) ### [  How to Balance a Long-Term Vision with Short-Term Execution  ](https://5294433.hubspotpreview-na1.com/_hcms/preview/content/115977062826?_preview=true&benderPackage=InpageEditorUI&cacheBust=1713814108584&cssPath=bundles%2Fapp.css&inpageEditorUI=true&localAssets=false&portalId=5294433&preview_key=bQETboux&scriptPath=bundles%2Fapp.js&staticVersion=static-1.60082&preview_theme=true&env=prod&injectedScripts=hubspot-dlb%2Cbundle.production.js%2Cfalse%2Cstatic-1.555&hsSmartContentDefault=true&hsEditorApp=page&wchannelid=is6l5szveg&wmediaid=4nqtnvnr0w) ### [  How to Outline Your Startup’s Business Model Slide  ](https://5294433.hubspotpreview-na1.com/_hcms/preview/content/115977062826?_preview=true&benderPackage=InpageEditorUI&cacheBust=1713814108584&cssPath=bundles%2Fapp.css&inpageEditorUI=true&localAssets=false&portalId=5294433&preview_key=bQETboux&scriptPath=bundles%2Fapp.js&staticVersion=static-1.60082&preview_theme=true&env=prod&injectedScripts=hubspot-dlb%2Cbundle.production.js%2Cfalse%2Cstatic-1.555&hsSmartContentDefault=true&hsEditorApp=page&wchannelid=is6l5szveg&wmediaid=1582hi4hmg) ### [  How to Approach Market Sizing in Your Pitch Deck  ](https://5294433.hubspotpreview-na1.com/_hcms/preview/content/115977062826?_preview=true&benderPackage=InpageEditorUI&cacheBust=1713814108584&cssPath=bundles%2Fapp.css&inpageEditorUI=true&localAssets=false&portalId=5294433&preview_key=bQETboux&scriptPath=bundles%2Fapp.js&staticVersion=static-1.60082&preview_theme=true&env=prod&injectedScripts=hubspot-dlb%2Cbundle.production.js%2Cfalse%2Cstatic-1.555&hsSmartContentDefault=true&hsEditorApp=page&wchannelid=is6l5szveg&wmediaid=4ey2ozift4) ### [  How to Discuss Your Competitive Landscape in Your Pitch  ](https://5294433.hubspotpreview-na1.com/_hcms/preview/content/115977062826?_preview=true&benderPackage=InpageEditorUI&cacheBust=1713814108584&cssPath=bundles%2Fapp.css&inpageEditorUI=true&localAssets=false&portalId=5294433&preview_key=bQETboux&scriptPath=bundles%2Fapp.js&staticVersion=static-1.60082&preview_theme=true&env=prod&injectedScripts=hubspot-dlb%2Cbundle.production.js%2Cfalse%2Cstatic-1.555&hsSmartContentDefault=true&hsEditorApp=page&wchannelid=is6l5szveg&wmediaid=guove2jrad) ### [  How Much Seed Funding Should You Raise?  ](https://5294433.hubspotpreview-na1.com/_hcms/preview/content/115977062826?_preview=true&benderPackage=InpageEditorUI&cacheBust=1713814108584&cssPath=bundles%2Fapp.css&inpageEditorUI=true&localAssets=false&portalId=5294433&preview_key=bQETboux&scriptPath=bundles%2Fapp.js&staticVersion=static-1.60082&preview_theme=true&env=prod&injectedScripts=hubspot-dlb%2Cbundle.production.js%2Cfalse%2Cstatic-1.555&hsSmartContentDefault=true&hsEditorApp=page&wchannelid=is6l5szveg&wmediaid=jho5gxkf6a) ### [  How Founders Can Prepare for the VC Due Diligence Process  ](https://5294433.hubspotpreview-na1.com/_hcms/preview/content/115977062826?_preview=true&benderPackage=InpageEditorUI&cacheBust=1713814108584&cssPath=bundles%2Fapp.css&inpageEditorUI=true&localAssets=false&portalId=5294433&preview_key=bQETboux&scriptPath=bundles%2Fapp.js&staticVersion=static-1.60082&preview_theme=true&env=prod&injectedScripts=hubspot-dlb%2Cbundle.production.js%2Cfalse%2Cstatic-1.555&hsSmartContentDefault=true&hsEditorApp=page&wchannelid=is6l5szveg&wmediaid=wn22y50huz) ### [  How to Close Your Seed Funding Round  ](https://5294433.hubspotpreview-na1.com/_hcms/preview/content/115977062826?_preview=true&benderPackage=InpageEditorUI&cacheBust=1713814108584&cssPath=bundles%2Fapp.css&inpageEditorUI=true&localAssets=false&portalId=5294433&preview_key=bQETboux&scriptPath=bundles%2Fapp.js&staticVersion=static-1.60082&preview_theme=true&env=prod&injectedScripts=hubspot-dlb%2Cbundle.production.js%2Cfalse%2Cstatic-1.555&hsSmartContentDefault=true&hsEditorApp=page&wchannelid=is6l5szveg&wmediaid=8rlvqj89ta) ### [  How to Announce Your Seed Funding  ](https://5294433.hubspotpreview-na1.com/_hcms/preview/content/115977062826?_preview=true&benderPackage=InpageEditorUI&cacheBust=1713814108584&cssPath=bundles%2Fapp.css&inpageEditorUI=true&localAssets=false&portalId=5294433&preview_key=bQETboux&scriptPath=bundles%2Fapp.js&staticVersion=static-1.60082&preview_theme=true&env=prod&injectedScripts=hubspot-dlb%2Cbundle.production.js%2Cfalse%2Cstatic-1.555&hsSmartContentDefault=true&hsEditorApp=page&wchannelid=is6l5szveg&wmediaid=wir351a1rj) # Subscribe for more Startup Secrets! 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