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Is Raising Capital Right for you?
What is the name of your business?
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Where is your business located?
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How old is your business?
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How old is your business?
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Less than a year
B
1-2 years
C
3-5 years
D
6-10 years
E
10-20 years
F
21+ years
What stage is your business at today?
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What stage is your business at today?
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Idea stage - still developing concept
B
Early operations - some sales, testing product
C
Established - consistent revenue and growing
D
Scaling - strong traction and expanding markets
Have you raised capital in the past?
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Exchanged cash for equity in your company?
Have you raised capital in the past?
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yes
B
no
How much capital have you raised?
Have you validated your product or service with paying customers?
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Have you validated your product or service with paying customers?
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Not yet
B
A few early adopters
C
Yes, steady customer base
D
We're struggling to meet demand
What's your growth goal for the next 12-18 months?
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What's your growth goal for the next 12-18 months?
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Stay small and profitable
B
Grow steadily using existing resources
C
Expand quickly and capture market share
D
Launch into new markets or product lines
What is your main motivation for considering raising capital?
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What is your main motivation for considering raising capital?
A
Running low on cash
B
Wanting to scale faster than organic growth allows
C
I want experienced partners/advisors
D
I'm not sure
Do you have a clear understanding of your financials (revenue, burn rate, runway, margins)?
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Do you have a clear understanding of your financials (revenue, burn rate, runway, margins)?
A
Not really
B
Somewhat
C
Yes, updated regularly
D
I have a detailed financial model
How much capital would meaningfully move your business forward right now?
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How much capital would meaningfully move your business forward right now?
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Under $25k
B
$25k-$100k
C
$100k-$500k
D
$500k-$1M
E
$1M+
How comfortable are you with sharing decision-making power?
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How comfortable are you with sharing decision-making power?
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I want full control
B
I'd share control if I trust the investor
C
I see investors as partners
D
I prefer having a board/advisory oversight
If an investor asked you to pivot your strategy, how would you respond?
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If an investor asked you to pivot your strategy, how would you respond?
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I'd probably resist, I know my vision best
B
I'd consider their input but stick to my plan
C
I'd evaluate their reasoning carefully
D
I'd welcome it, new perspectives will help my business grow
Do you have a pitch deck or clear fundraising story?
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Do you have a pitch deck or clear fundraising story?
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No
B
I've started drafting
C
Yes, but it could use refining
D
Yes, it's polished and ready to share
How prepared are you to spend significant time on fundraising (e.g. 3-6 months)?
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How prepared are you to spend significant time on fundraising (e.g. 3-6 months)?
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Not at all
B
Somewhat
C
I could make time
D
I'm ready (or a co-founder is ready) to commit fully
Get your results and feedback now!
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