Navigating VC Fundraising with Creandum Hanel Baveja, Principle @ Creandum

SaaStr Europa 2024

1. Navigating VC Fundraising with
Creandum
HanelBaveja
Principal
Creandum

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3. Trends in the venture market

4. So what does this mean for fundraising?

5. Fundraising at Pre Seed, Seed, A, Growth
Not one size fits all
Metrics matter in different ways
Stores -> Shareability
Team always matters
Telephone syndrome

6. Metrics 101
SaaS Metrics overview
Not just growth numbers
Command / control >
Numbers (sort of)
Definitions matter
From Molly Alter’s 2022 SaaStrpresentation

7. + Be organized (check out CreandumSeed + Series A template guides)
+ Plan ahead
+ Practical Optimism
+ Be concise
-> 12-15 slides
-Approach every VC as one size fits all
-Treat a pitch meeting like a one-way broadcast
- -even if great metrics

8. Discussion & Questions

9. Thank You!