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Blake Burns
Blake Burns
Founder @ Fixxr
Took me 6 days from opening our pre-seed to get our first commitment from an angel. $100k committed out of $500k for our round!
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Saviour U
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Colin Morris
Colin Morris
Founder @ Frameworks
I've been actively pitching through LinkedIn outreach and it's surprisingly fruitful. You can find investors who are open to cold pitches!
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Anushrot Mohanty
Anushrot Mohanty
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Wanted to share a win - I pitched at an event sponsored by IIM Calcutta and won best presentation. Shortlisted for investment!
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Kevin Wu
Founder @ NicklPay
Small wins! NicklPay Selected for Venture Atlanta 2025 as one of the Southeast's most promising tech companies!
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Adam Rhinehart
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I am thankful for Apple approving my MVP. Time to release my product!
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Fabio C
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The time for the fourth round of mentorship matching has come. Reach out to your mentor or mentee and start the conversation!
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Sir Adam Meek III
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There are investors in this community, and they are paying attention to who people are and how they interact with each other.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Everything you need to know about getting your pitch deck investor-ready

What do pre-seed investors look for in a pitch deck?

Pre-seed investors prioritize: team strength and relevant experience, problem clarity and market insight, unique approach or technology angle, early customer discovery evidence, and a realistic $50K-500K ask. They know you don't have revenue — they want to see you understand the problem deeply.

How much should I raise in a pre-seed round?

Pre-seed rounds typically range from $100K to $1M, with most at $250-500K. Raise enough for 12-18 months of runway to hit clear milestones (MVP launch, first customers, key hires). Over-raising at pre-seed can set valuations too high for a seed round.

What valuation should I set for my pre-seed round?

Pre-seed valuations typically range $2-5M for first-time founders, $5-8M for repeat founders. Many use uncapped SAFEs with MFN clauses. The key is finding a valuation where you can show meaningful progress by the next round to justify a step-up.

Do I need traction for a pre-seed round?

Traditional traction (revenue, users) isn't expected at pre-seed. But you need evidence of progress: customer interviews (50+), LOIs, waitlist signups, prototype demos, or pilot commitments. Showing customer discovery rigor is more important than vanity metrics.

What's the difference between pre-seed and seed?

Pre-seed ($100K-1M) is about validating the idea and building an MVP. Seed ($500K-3M) is about achieving product-market fit with a working product and early customers. The line is blurring, but generally: pre-seed = build, seed = grow.

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