How to prepare your business for capital raising

How to prepare your business for capital raising
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Georgina Toomey
Starting a business is an exciting journey. However, one of the critical challenges every startup owner faces is obtaining the necessary capital to fuel growth. Initially, founders typically rely on bootstrapping and support from friends and family, but eventually, most need to start looking for external investment. Whether you are looking to secure funds from venture capital, angel investors or via crowdfunding, ensuring you fully understand and prepare for the capital raise process is essential.  Here are some key preparatory s...

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