Fundraising & Investors
Investor updates & relations
Turn investors into your unfair advantage.
How do I write a great monthly investor update?
Keep it short and consistent: top-line metrics, a couple of highlights, the honest lowlights, and one or two specific asks. Send it every single mo...
What metrics should I actually report to investors?
Report the handful of numbers that tell the real story of your business: revenue or ARR, growth rate, burn and runway, and your core engagement or ...
How do I actually get value out of my investors beyond the cheque?
Make specific, concrete asks in every update, whether it's an intro to a hire, a customer, or a follow-on investor, because vague 'let me know if y...
How do I share bad news with investors without spooking them?
Tell them early, directly, and with a plan attached, because investors fund founders through bad months but lose faith fast when they get surprised...
How often should I update investors, and does it help me raise the next round?
Monthly at seed and early stage, moving to quarterly as you mature, and yes, consistent updates directly warm up your next round. Investors who've ...