associate@rbangels.com. https://app.dealum.com/#/company/application/new/81305/j0fi5ld2xe0wk685m9r0fezf9nbf1uap\n\nat Red Bear Angels, we do not invite a company to pitch until a member with domain expertise commits to leading other members in the investment. That member will present you with the most credibility, eliminating a significant step of your diligence process.\n\nNext, trim the fat off your deck. Delete every word from your application that does not differentiate you, drive conversation or describe exactly what you do. You won’t stick out from the rest with blanket terms like Big Data, Marketplace or literally any adverb. But add every *real* number you can to your application. Projections get people excited, but don’t forget to emphasize all that you have already accomplished. Determine the metrics that describe the momentum behind your business, and let those tell the story.\n\nget to know the groups’ operators. Better yet, get to know them before it’s time for you to fundraise. Beyond having internal champions, it’s helpful to understand the group’s dynamics and see if it’s the right fit for you. “Do your diligence on the group before applying,” says Alicia Syrett, founder and CEO at Pantegrion Capital and member of the board of directors for New York Angels. “Talk to the entrepreneurs from the group’s portfolio companies and ask them about the process for tips. Research the members’ backgrounds for potential fit with your company. Look for alumni connections. Know which members actively and regularly lead deals and seek out warm introductions.”\n“The pitch isn’t about closing. It’s about getting another meeting,” \n\n“Don’t think of pitching as a binary outcome,” Syrett suggests. “If the group declines to proceed with your company, they haven’t rejected you forever! "}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":9153,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"10":1,"11":4,"12":0,"16":7}">“Apply for Funding” link on the home page or, alternatively, via email to associate@rbangels.com. https://app.dealum.com/#/company/application/new/81305/j0fi5ld2xe0wk685m9r0fezf9nbf1uap

at Red Bear Angels, we do not invite a company to pitch until a member with domain expertise commits to leading other members in the investment. That member will present you with the most credibility, eliminating a significant step of your diligence process.

Next, trim the fat off your deck. Delete every word from your application that does not differentiate you, drive conversation or describe exactly what you do. You won’t stick out from the rest with blanket terms like Big Data, Marketplace or literally any adverb. But add every *real* number you can to your application. Projections get people excited, but don’t forget to emphasize all that you have already accomplished. Determine the metrics that describe the momentum behind your business, and let those tell the story.

get to know the groups’ operators. Better yet, get to know them before it’s time for you to fundraise. Beyond having internal champions, it’s helpful to understand the group’s dynamics and see if it’s the right fit for you. “Do your diligence on the group before applying,” says Alicia Syrett, founder and CEO at Pantegrion Capital and member of the board of directors for New York Angels. “Talk to the entrepreneurs from the group’s portfolio companies and ask them about the process for tips. Research the members’ backgrounds for potential fit with your company. Look for alumni connections. Know which members actively and regularly lead deals and seek out warm introductions.”
“The pitch isn’t about closing. It’s about getting another meeting,”

“Don’t think of pitching as a binary outcome,” Syrett suggests. “If the group declines to proceed with your company, they haven’t rejected you forever!

• $102K to $38M

• Mentorship https://www.rbangels.com/network Networking Events

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