Having been involved in startups as a designer, developer, and most recently, an investor, I have to say that this is the best list of its kind that I've come across.

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you liked it!

@zoooddotcom

Жыл бұрын

100% Agree with your statement. This is simply the most honest and to the point introduction for anyone involved or about to get involved in the process.

@xraylife

5 ай бұрын

I love the story about the Swiss Mathematicians who were resourceful enough to sneak into America via Mexico - that's exactly my plan if I had to go to America during the Convid era.

Good video. My company is currently trying to find a $25 million investment. This input is useful.

@RawStartup

5 ай бұрын

Great glad to be of help!

@crazycatzmum

5 ай бұрын

Same here exactly $25M but 4Mil to begin with would do and our ROI looks promising. Excellent team as well.

Seem like I’m ticking all these boxes, now I’m more confident than ever, thank you for this video!

@RawStartup

11 ай бұрын

You can do it! Thank you!

As a presentation designer I am always looking for insight on how an audience perceives what is being said to them, on that topic this video is pure gold! Thank you so much for putting together this team of investors to share their experiences with startups.

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

Great, glad it was helpful!

@graciousmulenga6564

Жыл бұрын

Tell me more about you presentation design Rick

I appreciate the insight. As an Inventor/ Founder, this is very valuable. Let's build a new future together with trust and confidence!

Love this take away from the video, "the winners are defined by the people who go the distance."

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, pretty much

5:28 Lifelong relationships over a one night stand 😅😅💯. Putting a VC on pressure when you've barely gotten past the first meeting is a turnoff

@RawStartup

5 ай бұрын

Words of Wisdom!

Really awesome video! Great to hear directly from actual investors what they think. Nothing surprising here but I'd underline the "quick flip" advice - investors are looking for companies that can become HUGE and the founders are in it for the long game. So while most investors are probably looking to get their money back with 10-100x multiplier after 5-7 years, a founder who thinks they'll make a quick exit after 2-3 years doesn't sound committed to building something big.

Thank you for this helpful content. I believe I lost an investors interest when asking for too little of an investment. My tech start up didn't require a lot of start up capital,so I thought. So, the investor was turned off because he was seeking to invest in companies with a minimum of 1 M. I was only asking for 50k. Oh snd yes,I always would ask my attorney,patent search person,tech developer and investors to sign an NDA and a non-compete agreement. Thanks for the lesson.

@CarmenGarcia-bu3so

Ай бұрын

Question, I get money twice a year. Like 40k . I need to more if I could request more money before my time frame...???

#3... the part about being resourceful is everything.

@RawStartup

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, #3 can really mess up things!

I am a sole founder I'm ready to go it alone, And I hired my team only a single day ago, I'll build up quick, For a speedy flip, But were closing in an hour so I need your okay to go. It's not that I don't trust you but please sign this NDA, My idea is so wonderful it'll really make your day, We don't need a sales team, Our product it does scream, All we need is your money and we'll be on our way. There is no chance of competition, So brilliant there can't be repetition, We've made fusion in a cube, And cured cancer too, Now we're onto warp speed awaiting extradition.

@RawStartup

9 ай бұрын

What can I say, that is EXACTLY what they are looking for, where do we sign?

Excellent video, Thank you!! 🙏

This is by far the best quality content I have ever seen in my business and my entire life....thank you so much ❤️ this is priceless stuff

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

Big words, thank you very much it is greatly appreciated.

This might be one of your best videos Heini! Super practical, easy to follow, and really like the style with you intro'ing and then input from the angels! Well done 👏👏

@RawStartup

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks really appreciate that, I agree came out really good. Dream Team panel obviously!

@inside_line_media

Жыл бұрын

Yes, very nice formula! Congratulations!

@inside_line_media

Жыл бұрын

And thank you!!

@graciousmulenga6564

Жыл бұрын

@@RawStartup Hi I have a mobile application platform for investors and entrepreneurs.... I was wondering if you would allow us to post your content on our mobile application platform.. And also address our audience because your knowledge is outstanding. People can even pay for it where I come from..

@graciousmulenga6564

Жыл бұрын

Yes this is great stuff

Guys if youre investing in film (intelectual property) an NDA is a must.

@ghostknight1865

5 ай бұрын

Games, too. In fact my lawyers would tear my hair out if I went into one of these meetings without an NDA.

@user-om5jq2tv4l

Ай бұрын

I can guarantee you non of these guys invest in films.

@atukwatseamity8644

21 күн бұрын

what is an NDA?

Really insightful content and perspectves , definitely a gold standard for both startups and young investors alike...Thanks

@RawStartup

8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Excellent. thank you!!!

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

Welcome, very glad you liked it!

Thanks for this!

@RawStartup

8 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

Thank you for sharing this information

thank you for this sir, much appreciated.

@RawStartup

10 ай бұрын

You are very welcome

This is a fantastic video. Thank you.

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad it was helpful!

A lot of these thankfully felt like basic common sense to me yet videos like these help me see that investors are people with needs and feelings just like us innovators. Putting myself in their potential shoes makes me feel a bit empathetic for all the different types of people they likely have to navigate and manage. “I just need a check and we’re ready to go!!” Jeez … seriously?!! I’d hate to see all of what is slipping into your DM’s! 🤣

@RawStartup

11 ай бұрын

Yes very often it is just common sense, but we still need to be reminded 😎

Thanks man. You are on it! We are about to go live with our software and looking forward to raising money from invertors. This video will help out tons. Thanks

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

Great, glad it was helpful!

Thank you for putting this together. For a new entrepreneur, this is gold!

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks for these really excellent videos. I have been planning for the coming year and investigating this topic was on my 'todo' list. Your content really helped to bring things into focus. These are all elegant in the sense that they express what is necessary and sufficient as simply and clearly as possible. Very nice work!

@RawStartup

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, very pleased that I can help!

The NDA thing is interesting. How much time does it take to sign one. It's like their saying feel good about your idea but not to good. The guy even said it's multiple people with the same ideas. Wouldn't that make more sense to keep details that would separate your product private. Are they waiting for a better pitch of the same product to come along so they can use the previous people's ideas? The whole idea is a contridiction.

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

There are many reasons why NDA's in almost all cases are a bad idea, but it is not about how long it takes to sign one. Please check out this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/l2ejlq2cqtvFZLw.html

@MichaelLoves2024

Жыл бұрын

@Raw Startup Wow, makes perfect sense and I have a lot to learn. Thanks for the reply and you've earned my sub👍

thank you

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!

I suspect to have been a victim of NDA. Thanks for the heads up

Worst Said by one of my start up founding partner " We've never made mistakes or lost before". We kept loosing investors because of this statement

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

hmm yes, that might not be a good idea to say.

We run a social trading fund and actively source capital from investors for us to trade, and I must say, this video is still applicable in the same sense of our industry and form of sourcing capital. Great video, great people. Will be very handy to show to the sales team!!

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

Great thanks

@graciousmulenga6564

Жыл бұрын

Talking about that how do you maneuver through a situation where by the people who needs investment have no funds to carry out the feasibility study... But on the group the project looks attractive.... Should you just shut down the project or give it a chance

We had the hardest time being a unique niche startup so no investor wants to consider the company. This video helped us alot

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

Great, glad to be of help!

I have been involved in a start up that has spent 3 years in research and development. We are creating a new sport, and have the concept of the product and are working with a few companies to establish a prototype and production costs. We are almost ready with financials to start pitching to investors! So thank you for the information we have already discovered,but hearing them all together was a great reminder as I start putting together the pitch!💯🔥😎

Yesterday I was pitched the genuinely worst startup pitch I have ever heard. It started off well but when we asked about why he wanted to be a founder, he said that it was because life got flipped, turned upside-down, and I'd like to take a minute - just sit right there - and I'll tell you how I became the prince of a town called Bel-Air. In West Philadelphia born and raised. In the playground was where I spent most of my days. Chilling out, maxing, relaxing all cool, shooting some b-ball outside of the school. Then a couple of guys who were up to no good started making trouble in my neighborhood! I got in one little fight and my mom got scared. Mom she said, "You're movin' with your auntie and uncle in Bel-Air"

@RawStartup

5 ай бұрын

Hmm story sounds familiar.

Great video, more importantly we shouldn't say these to ourselves, before we have a chance to say them to an investor.

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, true!

Heini, thank you for the great resources you are adding here. I am left to ask: what is/are your motivation to create this content?

@RawStartup

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you like it! It is about giving back to the Startup community that has given me so much. It is really gratifying to do actually. Maybe someday I can also leverage what I've built here, not sure how though.

Great video. I find the whole "We won't sign an NDA" thing interesting. Being involved in the entertainment industry and having a law firm represent me, they are 1000% dead set adamant on us not opening our mouths or showing ANYTHING to ANYONE without an NDA signed. Which is 100% against the convictions the investors in this video expressed.

@bgovi.

5 ай бұрын

I think that's because that's more of a creativity world that's easy to copy when you hear the idea. I can freely share some of my ideas and good luck trying to build it without me.

@movingshapes

Ай бұрын

I think a lot of the so-called investors are too amateurish. It’s amateur behavior not to protect IP and it’s very amateur to expect creators (including tech founders) not to take their IP protection seriously. Any serious investor should appreciate a founder being professional and responsible enough to want an NDA. The investor refusal for the NDA, speaks more about the investor than the founder. Most investors are not a good fit.

Great content, you are helping me a lot!

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

Excellent video

Very educational

@RawStartup

11 ай бұрын

Thanks very pleased that it was helpful!

We hope to get an investor for our marketplace. We’re at the beta phase and everything is looking good. Good information

@RawStartup

5 ай бұрын

Fingers crossed!

#6 is an interesting one, how does it work with creating fomo as mentioned in some of your other videos?

Great video to watch. Would love to find an investor to work on a big property with me. Renovating it and then living on site whilst running a retreat. Investor invests, I do the work and manage when habitable

Looking into investment for my second product and first attempt at starting a company. Found this useful but a little sobering as I don't have any friends (New-ish to the country and busy working the day job + this product of mine).

@RawStartup

10 ай бұрын

No investment they make is perfect, nobody has everything they want just go for it and good luck!

Briliant insight.

Thank you.

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

This is so helpful. Getting ready to raise for my second venture, but this time it’s to purchase an existing company. The founder passed away a couple years ago and it’s been running on cruise control since. Revenue is down drastically, but they have 20 years of solid numbers before she passed. I’ve never heard a personal story of someone raising to buy an established company that needs someone to step in, and am wondering what this perspective might look like to investors?

@RawStartup

11 ай бұрын

Thanks sorry to hear about the founder. I think you most likely look for a different investor that a VC, more like someone who is looking for a good steady business.

@naaaaaaa

11 ай бұрын

@@RawStartup thank you

Thank you so much for this.

@RawStartup

2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!

"All I know is that I know nothing" Socrates

@RawStartup

11 ай бұрын

A very smart man!

I’ve been watching you for 3 years now, thanks 🙏

@RawStartup

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for staying with me!

Wow, Thank you!

@RawStartup

2 жыл бұрын

Very welcome, glad it was helpful!

Great advice. Thank you.

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad it was useful.

very useful this video, i think every newbie in startup would to watch this. thanks for share

@RawStartup

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, very glad it was helpful!

Thanks!

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

Welcome glad it was helpful

Wow great insights. Thanks.

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

Thanks glad you liked it

Great content brother, really insightful

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated

nice points

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad it was helpful!

QUESTION: What if we have a great idea, a location to start with, all the suppliers we need and where to get the employee base, all that, but haven't even gotten our first business loan or anything? We need help with start up costs to get the business going, more than anything else. Do Angel Investors ever get in on the ground floor of a business venture?

The video was helpful as I'm in the process of looking for investors I noted everything thank u

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

Perfect! Glad it was helpful!

I got it 🙌🙏 Thanks

@RawStartup

8 ай бұрын

Good 🙏😎

Great video, but I have question, they said don’t make investors sign NDA, but during the pitch deck I have to show them my financial statements and future plans, what guarantee that share them with competitors if they already invested their, agreements protect everyone even between partners.

@RawStartup

9 ай бұрын

Thanks that is just a risk you have to take, please take a look at my video on ideas kzread.info/dash/bejne/l2ejlq2cqtvFZLw.html

Great video, thank you

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

That Suranga dude was great. I really enjoyed his insights. Yup, I can't define what overselling is but I can recognize when I see it (theranos is the obvious examples, but there are plenty that involve abused words like AI or blockchain).

@RawStartup

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks yes total rock star along with the rest of the dream team panel! Agree with you a lot of people that are pushing the boundaries!

I just want to add that sometimes, there is an urgency of funds, and dillydallying by the Invetsor sucks.

@RawStartup

7 ай бұрын

True, that can be painful.

Hey Heini! I love your content! Can you do a video on how to introduce yourself to an angel investor? Especially if you are a young guy trying to build a startup.

@RawStartup

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I would say this video includes a lot of that: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fqygsrl6kqfNc8Y.html

I've got lost and entered into a depression-like state due to a lot of otherthinking. Thanks to this video, I've managed to get back on the trails, appreciate it a lot! Still I've got a minor dump... How do I find people to invest in a country like Moldova?

@RawStartup

8 ай бұрын

Yes overthinking really doesn't help. Some places are harder than others when it comes to investors. Build something amazing and they will come.

Great :) . It helps me for the next step.

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

Fantastic, glad to be of help!

I love this video!! And the fact that one of the investors are comp sci!! -Fellow (biochemical) scientist. thank you for the gems!

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful, I didn't know that, but I'm guessing Suranga!

The video is on point speaks volumes and well highlighted, you made it worthwhile to learn from your vast knowledge and gave practical stories of people and places where it has happened big and investors backed the idea and everyone was happy in the long run.

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, very glad you liked it!

@johnpaul-px2fg

Жыл бұрын

Am in Zambia and there is a good business environment here due to the changes in government officials, how can I link up with investors..?

What if the business you need investors for is something you just wanted to do...but everything you went thur in life made this moment an business...unforgettable an endless...it's your life lessons...so to say...

Awesome video I would add, raising money for money Having in co-founders or among investors persons with reputational risk

@RawStartup

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

This is great advice!!

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you liked it!

I really love your style of everything

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

Big words, thank you very much!

Hello, fantastic video! I would love to ask you guys about 1 thing. I with my colleagues are preparing a lot of information and strategy before starting investment meetings and the thing is we believe we have very beautiful and strong strategy which could lead us into multi million if not billion worths company in game market, the thing is we do not have a specific product which we can present, but we have some IPs from small developers with which we want to work on. So my question is: is it possible to achieve positive results if we have strong strategy and vision without ready product/prototype product?

@RawStartup

10 ай бұрын

Thanks I'm sure there are exceptions, but I would say usually not. Investors will most likely look for a product with a strategy that they like and can invest in.

Outstanding video.

@RawStartup

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

The credentials of these investors should be taken into consideration.

REALLY GOOD!

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

Thanks glad you liked it!

Brilliant, where was this 10 years ago for first pitch....

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

Yeah that is why I started the channel 😎

Every Startup must see this video.

@RawStartup

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!

@celebebook2614

2 жыл бұрын

@@RawStartup I need your help. Can we have screen sharing call?

Great video

@RawStartup

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Thank you, everyone!

Hello, thanks for posting your tips. Stupid question: Is "startup" synonymous with "app idea"? I cannot find any advice for pitching any other type of idea. Thanks.

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

Take a look at this video kzread.info/dash/bejne/aoSdj6iPgZO4fJs.html Generally investors don't invest in ideas, you have to build something.

@nobreighner

Жыл бұрын

@@RawStartup Thanks. It is definitely a startup, far along with r+d etc, but I am probably not the one to do the startup part.

Awesome

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you liked it!

Trust, competition, and feedback

@RawStartup

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Would it be effective to explosure a role for the investor(other than giving money) , that they could handle, like an advisor position about strategies and such. Having a seat empty, that will be filled by the investor not to make the project work but to make it work better with the superpower(which is not the money only) of investor, would that sound good or will it feel weak to need such a thing ?

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

As an advisor I would say yes, as a full time employee usually not.

hi sir do u hace any video on how to compute their investwd fund in monthly and in yearly?

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

I don't think so but not 100% sure I understand the question

@teacherkath7974

Жыл бұрын

@@RawStartup sorry. Iam asking sir if you have already uploaded a video on how to give your investor or business partner a percentage of return of their invested mone in monthly basis or yearly basis.

@heinizach

Жыл бұрын

@@teacherkath7974 not yet, but usually you give them equity meaning a part of the company

@teacherkath7974

Жыл бұрын

@@heinizach how will i know the right amount of equity for them? should i gave them 40% on yearly basis?

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

Nope about 20% every round you make

What are thoughts on siblings as co-founders? I need a co-founder and strong team, but also an investor. I don't have others near me that would be good for cofounders, so I would need to meet one. How long should new people work together before approaching investors?

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

I don't think there is a firm rule, but usually the longer the better.

Pure gold.

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I'm watching this and realize we've not only avoided all the mistakes outlined but also are deeply on the tracks each seems to go for. It reminds me of that line in Dumb and Dumber.. "so you're saying I have a chance". lol.

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

Great and yes of course you have a chance!

like that story of the mathematicians funny.

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

Yes fantastic

Love it

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

How does a rookie like myself find investors to pitch my idea to?

@RawStartup

11 ай бұрын

Thanks, good question, I think this video could help you: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fqygsrl6kqfNc8Y.html

I’m pitching to Angel Investors and I am telling them I have a great argument for why I will beat all competitors. Is that wrong?

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

No that is right and very important

@anthonymontuya

Жыл бұрын

@@RawStartup thanks

Hi Heini...how do i find a co founder ??? if i am technically competant and have my mvp...but i dont have a CEO or business development team...how do u find these people starting out ?

@RawStartup

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I would use similar strategies as when looking for a tech co-founder. Please check my How to find a Co-Founder video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/loeOp6mrl87Ahqw.html I would look at business schools and see if you find somebody.

Not signing an NDA? Really? Trust goes both ways, If NDA is not signed what is stopping investor from taking your idea and going off into the sunset with it? This should be a standard business practice and should be accepted by everyone. Am I crazy here?

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

I don't think you're crazy, but you are probably wrong, take a look at this video I made it for this particular question: kzread.info/dash/bejne/l2ejlq2cqtvFZLw.html

@justruss1

Жыл бұрын

@@RawStartup I understand this more clearly. Thank you for that! Thank you for creating these videos.

I need an angel investor for our product

@RawStartup

10 ай бұрын

Best of luck!

Would the investors be interested in investing in Emerging markets in Africa and in Agric sector in Nigeria ?

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

It really depends on the investor. Generally find local investors and usually agric is a totally different type of investor.

Looking for invister for great project in bali

@RawStartup

8 ай бұрын

Good luck!

If you really need to know this stuff, you got a long way to go to get an investor.

@reginaldgilmore4865

2 ай бұрын

If you really the kinda guy that tells this to new CEOs who are passionate about learning the business then I'll see you on that long road I have to take to get my investment

This is how Midsummer Murders is written.

@RawStartup

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! A lot of twists and turns!

May I know where have these investors invested in?

@RawStartup

7 ай бұрын

A lot, Suranga is a partner at Balderton Capital and they've literally invested in hundreds of companies.