Pitching Investors
If You Want Funding, These Are the Financial Reports VCs Need to See
When you're trying to attract new investors, there are several financial reports and metrics you'll need to have ready before you have a chance at potential funding. As the CEO of a venture capital firm and investment group, here's what you need for the best pitch.
Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed Urges Entrepreneurs To Leverage Regional Strengths Over Replicating Foreign Models
"I don't want the next Tesla or the next Uber- I want to know what makes you stand out without comparing yourself to a trillion-dollar company."
The Author of 'Million Dollar Weekend' Says This Is the Only Difference Between You and the Many 'Very, Very Dumb People' Making a Lot of Money
"They just started, and eventually they got somewhere."
How to Get a Lifetime of Investing Experience in Only One Year
Plus, how day traders can learn a lesson from pilots.
2 Ways to Instantly Improve Your Pitch
By improving the start and finish of your pitch you can instantly help stand out from the crowd and increase your chance of raising venture capital.
4 Steps to Take Before Asking Investors for Money
Entrepreneurs need to ensure their company has sufficient capital. Raising funds is a fundamental way to do so.
99% of Investor Pitches End in Failure. Here's How to Make Sure You're Part of the 1% That Succeed.
If you can't get investors to bite on your business, it may be because of one of these seven issues. Here's what they are and how you can avoid them.
Who Wins Big on the High-Stakes Season Finale of 'Elevator Pitch'?
Get ready because season 10 ends with big dreams, big emotions and big money!
8 Things Your Pitch Deck Needs If You Want Investment in Your Company
A successful pitch deck has these eight sections.
How This Founder Unlocked the Secrets to a Perfect Pitch
K. Rocco Shields, founder of the AI-powered training platform Genius Academy, discusses her winning strategy for securing funding on "Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch."
What Should You Value More — An Investor's Money or Their Experience?
On this episode of "Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch," a contestant has a very tough decision to make: Take the big money now, or gamble on bigger money later.
How to Create a Winning Pitch for Your Digital Platform
Zach Barney, the founder of Mobly, explains how he created a successful pitch for his big shot at glory on "Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch."
I've Sold Millions of Records and Ideas to the Biggest Artists and Executives In the World. Here's How to Be More Persuasive.
You might be missing the most important part of persuasion.
Would You Give This Former Hacker Your Money?
On the new episode of "Elevator Pitch," our investors need to contend with some serious trust issues.
An Entrepreneur's Blueprint for Crafting a Pitch Deck That Wows Investors
Developing a great pitch deck is critical for obtaining business funding, with an emphasis on connecting with investors' objectives and preferences while stressing design, clarity and a passionate narrative.