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So What is The Right Level of Burn Rate for a Startup These Days?

Both Sides of the Table

It’s a very personal topic and I’d like to offer you a framework to decide for yourself, based on the following factors: How Long is it Taking to Raise Capital at Your Stage in the Market? ” and if anybody gives you a specific number I would be a bit skeptical because there is no universal answer.

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“I try not to ride the emotional wave of startup life like I sometimes did before” and other lessons from a second time founder

Hunter Walker

The needs of the lead investor for ownership? A round that is most accommodating for the existing investors while allowing you to get new people involved? Next would be the fund itself: reputation, expertise (early stage vs. multi), and market experience (fintech/insurtech).

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LinkedIn's Series B Pitch to Greylock: Pitch Advice for Entrepreneurs

reidhoffman.org

The winning moment for an entrepreneur is when an investor concludes on their own volition that an investment thesis is worthwhile, rather than having the entrepreneur tell them what to conclude. For early stage companies, it’s important to show that you’re on path, that you have prospects, and that you can get to your vision.