Avoid Common Funding Mistakes: Pre-Seed Startup GuideAvoid Common Funding Mistakes: Pre-Seed Startup Guide
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Ryan Beech
• Mar 7
The 3 Mistakes Pre-Seed Founders Make When Looking for Funding
I've watched hundreds of early-stage founders try to raise their first round. Most of them waste months doing things that don't work.
Here are the 3 biggest mistakes — and what to do instead:
Mistake 1: Spraying and praying on LinkedIn or emails.
Mistake 2: Ignoring grants and non-dilutive funding
Mistake 3: Starting outreach too late
The common thread? Most founders fail at fundraising because they lack the right data. They don't know which investors to target, which grants they qualify for, or when to start.
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