165. Startup Funding Strategies w/ Gurvir Riyat | The Bae HQ

Episode 165: In LAB #43, Tanya Agrawal (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanyaagrawal24/)

from The BAE HQ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-bae-hq) welcomes Gurvir Riyat Co-Founder and CIO of The Bae HQ

In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the fundraising landscape for startups, focusing on the intricacies of venture capital (VC) funding, alternative fundraising methods, and key advice for founders. The conversation explores the importance of understanding business goals, validating ideas through market research, and the significance of building strong relationships with investors.

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Show Notes: 

00:00 -  Intro

01:27 - Advice for potential founders on understanding personal and business goals.

03:42 - Discussion on venture scale funding and its key metrics.

07:13 - Explanation of venture capital model and investor expectations.

09:47 - Clarification of IPO and unicorn terms.

11:23 - Key factors VCs consider during due diligence.

14:45 - Importance of market research before launching a business.

17:34 - Impact of having a VC on the cap table and its implications.

20:54 - Alternatives to VC funding, such as bootstrapping and angel investors.

24:28 - How to approach VCs and angels for funding.

27:17 - Tips on building relationships with VCs and standing out.

32:02 - Additional advice for first-time founders on the fundraising journey.

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