Free resources for your first raise

Before the investor meetings.

Figure out what needs work. Then get to work on it.

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Start here · 2 minutes

How ready are you to raise?

Ten questions. Your three biggest gaps. A concrete next step for each.

Take the readiness check
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Go deeper · At your own pace

The First Raise Playbook

Work through the decisions behind your raise. Eight chapters covering the money, your story, the deck, and the investor process. Save your answers as you go.

Open the playbook
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Build your deck · 12 editable slides

The First Raise Deck Template

A starting point for your pitch. Editable slides with prompts to help you fill them in and make them your own. Download the PowerPoint, or use it in Google Slides.

Get the deck template

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