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Pitching for Investors: Find the Right Backers for Your Business
1. 17th June 2014 (c) Blue Oyster Business Growth
Pitching for The Right Investors
A Pic'n'Mix Programme
1.Be very clear on and prove your product/market fit & USP
2.Construct a 360° pitch document
3.Locate sector or related sector investors or mentors
4.Build a common point connection story & reward system
5.Interview prospect: choose nurture over nature
• What does the partner offer the initiative?
• How well is their portfolio performing?
• Do they employ troubleshooting services?
• Do you both “listen” to each other's views and experience?
• Look for flexibility and adaptability in engaging the partnership
6.Conduct several interviews
• Select best fit for “suppliers”, “partnership” or “CEO”
• Maybe take two on board?
7.Explore alternate funding: crowd funding, angels, pseudo-bank lenders