The hottest Fundraising Substack posts right now

Seed investing is experiencing a rough period due to market downturn, impacting both pre-seed and seed stages.
Despite the challenges, early-stage investing remains compelling, attracting multi-stage investors looking for opportunities in Seed.
Seed valuations are relatively high, but a focus on reasonably-priced rounds at the earliest stages can lead to significant returns for investors.

Running a tight fundraising process involves approaching investors strategically.
Create urgency in fundraising to force investors to commit.
Use a written handshake protocol to secure investor commitments.

E Jean Carroll plans to use the $83.3 million on something that Donald Trump hates.
She wants to give the money to a fund for women sexually assaulted by Trump.
Carroll also joked about extravagant spending plans, including new wardrobes and gifts for her attorneys.

Founders should have a great pitch deck, relevant data, and a list of potential investors when seeking introductions from fellow investors.
When making an introduction email, include clear market information, business metrics, unique selling points, and fundraising details.
Investors need to be convinced by the business, team, and CEO in order to secure funding.

The post discusses the decision-making process of bidding on something and relates it to fundraising.
The author frequently questions whether to bid, showing it's a common dilemma.
The content seems to revolve around an introspective exploration of bidding and its implications.

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Netflix agreed to match $20,000 in donations, bringing their total contribution to over $60,000, supporting VietBay's COVID relief campaign.
VietBay plans to continue fundraising until the end of August to assist workers nationwide and frontline responders.
As of July 31st, VietBay raised $238,266.11 USD and 217,959,000 VND, allocating funds to provide aid and support for individuals impacted by COVID in various regions.

Vietnam facing severe COVID outbreak and lockdown, many unable to work. Donations supporting Vietnamese struggling with COVID can provide crucial help.
Contributing $8 can support one person for two weeks. Donations may be matched by Silicon Valley companies, potentially doubling or tripling the impact.
Various ways to donate including Facebook, Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, and Benevity for Googlers. Contributions in the US are tax-deductible. Those in Vietnam can donate directly to a local charity fund.