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1. Build a Strong Pre-Seed/Seed Network Before You Need It Strategy: Start conversations with angels, micro-VCs, and operator-investors months before you need capital. Share updates regularly via email or LinkedIn so they track your momentum. Why it works: Warm relationships and a proven cadence of progress build investor confidence and shorten your raise. 2. Create FOMO with Tight Investor Timelines Strategy: Run a structured process with a clear timeline (e.g., “We’re meeting with investors this month and plan to close in 4–6 weeks.”). Batch meetings and ask for feedback quickly. Why it works: Investors are more likely to act when they feel they might miss out. A vague, open-ended raise signals uncertainty. 3. Use a Lead Anchor Strategy Strategy: Focus your energy on securing a credible lead investor early. Once secured, use their name and terms to attract follow-on checks. Why it works: Most investors are followers, not leaders. A strong lead de-risks the deal for everyone else. 4. Leverage Non-Dilutive Capital Strategy: Combine equity with grants, R&D tax credits, revenue-based financing, or venture debt to extend runway without giving up more ownership. Why it works: Non-dilutive capital can reduce dilution and show you’re resourceful — a trait investors value highly. 5. Treat Your Deck Like a Sales Funnel Strategy: Your deck is not a pitch — it’s a tool to get a meeting. Keep it concise, clear, and conversion-optimized. Send it cold if needed, but always follow up with context. Why it works: Most founders overbuild decks and under-sell them. Great storytelling and follow-up convert faster than design alone.