PITCHING TO INVESTORS

Jana Lee
PITCHING TO INVESTORS
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/pitching-to-investors/welcomeFind out what angel investors and venture capital firms are looking for in this course by investor and entrepreneur Jana Trantow. If you are looking to fund your business idea, it is important to understand how private equity differs from traditional lending and the difference between angel investors and venture capital firms. If your business idea is right for private equity funding, Jana provides guidance on how to connect with investors, prepare for an investor meeting, and deliver your pitch, and offers tips for following up.

1. Understanding Angel Investing and Venture Capital
What is private equity?
3m 1s

What are angel investors?
2m 33s

What are VCs?
3m 23s

2. How to Start Connecting with Investors
Tap your networks
3m 19s

Attend industry events and become a subject matter expert
3m 3s

3. Before Your Investor Meeting

Know your pitch
3m 12s

Know what you're asking for
3m 10s

Know your competition and your competitive advantage
2m 59s

Know the investor
3m 21s

4. Preparing for Your Pitch
Pitch in a meeting vs. an elevator pitch
3m 51s

Prepare your responses
2m 15s

Prepare your questions
2m 55s

5. After the Pitch
Investor isn't interested
1m 44s

Investor is interested
2m 56s

Conclusion
Wrap-up
52s