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Expert advice on fundraising, pitch decks, investor relations, and startup growth.

• How to Find Investors for Your Startup in 2026 (Without Cold-Searching Databases)

  the best ways for startup founders to find investors in 2026

  By Martin Tobias Category: Fundraising
• How VCs Can Actually Help Their Portfolio Companies Raise Follow-On

  Every VC says the same thing after writing a check: "Let me know how I can help." It's the emptiest sentence in venture capital.

  By Martin Tobias Category: For Investors
• How Many Investors Should You Pitch? The Math Most Founders Get Wrong

  Most founders pitch too many investors and wonder why nothing closes. Here's the actual math behind a successful raise — and why 20 targeted investors beats 200 random ones every time.

  By Martin Tobias Category: Fundraising
• What VCs Actually Look for in a Pitch Deck

  After reviewing over 2,000 pitch decks, I can tell you most miss the point — not because founders aren't smart, but because they're answering the wrong questions. Here's what VCs are actually asking.

  By Martin Tobias Category: Fundraising
• How to Find the Right Pre-Seed Investors for Your B2B SaaS Startup

  After 75+ pre-seed investments, I can tell you most failed fundraises aren't about the company — they're about founders pitching investors who were never going to write that check. Here's how to actually find the right fit.

  By Martin Tobias Category: Fundraising