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The tech media loves a splashy funding announcement - millions of dollars injected into a hot startup primed to become a unicorn. But what about the work behind those headlines? Host Jason Yeh, a former VC and venture-backed startup founder, talks with entrepreneurs about how they raised the capital to launch world-changing startups. Their conversations uncover incredible stories including cautionary tales, inspirational memories, and even some insightful tips. Keep up with us on social @fundedpod to learn more.


Funded is presented by our good friends at Vanta, the leading automated security and compliance platform.

Funded - How They Raised Millions admnt

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    • 5.0 • 109 Ratings

The tech media loves a splashy funding announcement - millions of dollars injected into a hot startup primed to become a unicorn. But what about the work behind those headlines? Host Jason Yeh, a former VC and venture-backed startup founder, talks with entrepreneurs about how they raised the capital to launch world-changing startups. Their conversations uncover incredible stories including cautionary tales, inspirational memories, and even some insightful tips. Keep up with us on social @fundedpod to learn more.


Funded is presented by our good friends at Vanta, the leading automated security and compliance platform.

    TBC: Addressing Competition With Investors (TBC73)

    TBC: Addressing Competition With Investors (TBC73)

    In this episode of the Back Channel, we explore the importance of addressing competition during investor meetings.

    • 3 min
    The Story Behind SGNL Raising $22M in 2 Years (Scott Kriz / SGNL - Ep 39)

    The Story Behind SGNL Raising $22M in 2 Years (Scott Kriz / SGNL - Ep 39)

    There's a quote from Abraham Lincoln that always really speaks to me: "Give me 6 hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first 4 sharpening my axe."

    • 1 hr 2 min
    TBC: Understanding VC Firms to Send the Right Signals (TBC72)

    TBC: Understanding VC Firms to Send the Right Signals (TBC72)

    In this episode of The Backchannel, host Jason Yeh delves into the world of junior VCs and their path to becoming venture capitalists.

    • 5 min
    TBC: Dilution 101 For Founders (TBC71)

    TBC: Dilution 101 For Founders (TBC71)

    Dilution is one of those things that a lot of founders seem to 'lightly' understand.

    • 7 min
    The Story Behind Purple Metrics Closing Their $1.2M Pre-Seed Round (Guta Tolmasquim / Purple Metrics - Ep 38)

    The Story Behind Purple Metrics Closing Their $1.2M Pre-Seed Round (Guta Tolmasquim / Purple Metrics - Ep 38)

    Bootstrapping and raising venture capital are two different beasts. Bootstrapping gives you control, but growth is slower. Venture capital speeds things up, but you have to give up some control. There is, however, one thing they both have in common: each requires a leap of faith.

    • 58 min
    TBC: Why the Pre-Seed Round Was Created... and How It's Changed (TBC70)

    TBC: Why the Pre-Seed Round Was Created... and How It's Changed (TBC70)

    A lot of people tend to forget that the pre-seed round in venture capital is still relatively new.

    • 6 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
109 Ratings

109 Ratings

Yazer7 ,

Fundraising genius

Jason and his guests bring forth digestible knowledge and tangible takeaways that leave the listener feeling so empowered!

KD_5_ ,

Wealth of info

And great advice

Iyu27 ,

Good pod(s)

Started listening last year before the backchannel and really like the new format!

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