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1. Be Loud<\/h4>\n
Investors are looking to invest it’s what they do. Too often, they don’t hear from the Canadian firms that need capital.So make some noise. Investors are listening.<\/p>\n
2. Be Distinct<\/h4>\n
The ability to stand out from the crowd is one of the most important qualities a business can have. You don’t have to do everything well – focus on the key attributes that will get investors’ attention.<\/p>\n
3. Be Concise<\/h4>\n
When putting together a pitch for financing, build a concise presentation. Venture capitalists see a lot of presentations, and many look the same. Put together a few amazing slides, cut away the fluff, and make every word count.<\/p>\n
4. Be Geographically Agnostic<\/h4>\n
Your audience isn’t Canada or the U.S. Look for the best investors – wherever they might be in the world. The great news is, the internet is geographically agnostic, and most investors are too.<\/p>\n
5. Be Specific<\/h4>\n
Identify investors who are going to give you more than capital.Look for someone who specializes in the software you’re using, or understands your niche.<\/p>\n
6. Be Ready to Answer Questions<\/h4>\n
The VC firms you pitch are going to ask lots of questions: specific questions, big questions, product questions. While you may know your business inside and out, be ready to articulate the problem you’re solving.<\/p>\n
7. Be a Big Picture Thinker<\/h4>\n
Have a plan for the next 3, 5 and 10 years. VCs will want to know that you have a long-term vision for your company.<\/p>\n
8. Be Ready to Network<\/h4>\n
Even if you’re not ready to scale up just yet, be aware of your need for investors down the road. Build a network of VCs, fellow entrepreneurs, senior executives, industry leaders, top engineers, and so on. Always have your business hat on.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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