April 2024
Beginner
352 pages
7h 46m
English
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Chapter 15
Sealing the Deal: Closing the Funding Round
IN THIS CHAPTER
Learning how to finalize funding deals
Addressing legal and compliance concerns
Aligning expectations for a smooth transition
We know, we know — you came right to this chapter because you think you’ve done everything you had to do to seal the deal with your investors no matter if you read the previous chapters or not. All you have to do is go through this chapter and you’re all good, right?
Yes, this chapter serves as a reminder checklist for what you need to do and ensure that you’re ready for your investors’ final exam. But if you haven’t read about this information in detail and talked with both your team and the investors on a regular basis to know how to make this deal work, you’re not ready for outside investment in your business. Full stop.
If you’re waving your hand furiously in protest, then it’s time to see how much you know, some ideas you may not have thought of, and how much you need to review. What’s more, we include information about what to do after you get funding so you have a healthy relationship with your investors as everyone profits from the ride.
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