How We Just Raised $6M At An $80M Valuation From 100+ Investors Using A Link (Without Pitching)

That’s it. In less time than it takes to set up a Slack group, your company can raise as much money as it might in a months-long, dilutive venture capital fundraising process or in an equally painful venture debt raise that leaves you with liens on your business and warrants outstanding.

What if instead of founders pitching investors, investors pitched to communities? Proud to welcome @a16z @PaceCap @KindredVentures @sparkcapital and @ljin18 to the FWB family through a $10M governance proposal. Here’s how we did it, why did it, and how your community can too.

For founders who are looking to raise venture money, here’s my best advice: Start by raising a small round from a strategic group of angel investors. This is your opportunity to gain a great set of advisors who have skin in the game. Use that money to search for product-market fit, and pivot as much as needed until you see customers pulling the pro

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