Fundraising as a startup or venture fund has never been ‘easy’, but throw in a recession and that uphill journey just turned icy and extra treacherous. If you’re an investor, do you lock up your wallet and wait? As a founder, is it futile or has the game simply shifted slightly?
In this episode we are joined by David Charbonneau to talk about expectations, experiences and essentials for raising capital in an increasingly difficult economic environment.
As the founder and managing partner of Boreal Ventures, he is in the trenches of this recession alongside his investors, portfolio company leaders and pitching founders on a daily basis.
Whether you’re an investor or founder looking to ‘break into’ or ‘get out alive’, this conversation is for you. We covered a wide range of perspectives and practical considerations that could change the way you navigate the coming year.
Patient Capital and Outsized Returns, the Nature of VC
Slower Deals and a Return to a Market that Favours Investors
Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution
Relationship Building and Establishing a Rapport with Funds is Vital to the Process
Gone is the Growth at All Costs Mentality
Best Entrepreneurs are Generals Building an Army of A Players
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