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Startup Secrets: How to Raise Seed Funding

Inside advice from Underscore VC investors on how to raise a Seed round.
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
Lily Lyman
 
 
 
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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.

 
 
 
 
 
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Welcome to Underscore VC’s Seed Funding Series

Welcome to our series on Seed fundraising. Underscore VC partner Lily Lyman shares what to expect.

 
 
 
 
5 MIN

Intro to Seed Funding for Startups

 
 
 
 
 
6 MIN

Seed Round Valuation: How Much is Your Startup Worth?

 
 
 
 
 
10 MIN

How to Approach a VC for Funding

 
 

Reference Checking: How to Vet Potential Investors

 
 

What Are Investors Looking for in Seed Investments?

 
 

How to Give a Strong Startup Pitch

 
 

How to Talk About Your Team Slide in a Pitch Deck

 
 

How to Present Your Value Proposition Slide

 
 

How to Balance a Long-Term Vision with Short-Term Execution

 
 

How to Outline Your Startup’s Business Model Slide

 
 

How to Approach Market Sizing in Your Pitch Deck

 
 

How to Discuss Your Competitive Landscape in Your Pitch

 
 

How Much Seed Funding Should You Raise?

 
 

How Founders Can Prepare for the VC Due Diligence Process

 
 

How to Close Your Seed Funding Round

 
 

How to Announce Your Seed Funding

 

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