Anticipate these questions:Who are the founders and key team members? The first thing the venture investor will expect is to see a 15-20 page investor pitch deck before taking a meeting. Startups that can show they have reduced or eliminated product, technology, sales, or market risks will have an advantage in fund-raising. But the venture investor also doesn’t want to waste a lot of time on a deal if the valuation expectations are unreasonable or not attractive. As most venture investors invest in software, internet, mobile, or other technology companies, an analysis of the startup’s technology or proposed technology is critical.

Source: Forbes April 13, 2019 16:07 UTC