IfWeRaise - powered by paying it forward
WebSummit, new angel advisors, we must fund failure
Welcome!
The IfWeRaise mission is all about driving fairer access to entrepreneurship - everyone deserves an equal chance to take their shot.
We provide equal support for building an early stage business as much as fundraising - the more traction you have the easier the raise and the better the terms. And maybe you don’t need to raise now (or ever!) - this question is at the heart of our fundraising strategy course.
How do we do it?
Founders - we help you access all the seemingly hidden knowledge and networks that you need to create momentum. Stop guessing and start benefiting from trusted advisors - find out more about free resources, membership and courses.
Angel advisors - experienced angel investors paying their knowledge and network forward to founders who are building and raising. In return they have their own opportunity to build their knowledge and network.
Spreading the IfWeRaise message at WebSummit Lisbon
Mission accomplished at WebSummit
✅ Met lots of new early stage founders (market research and always fun)
✅ Signed up some new angel advisors (people paying forward their knowledge and network powers IfWeRaise)
✅ What every founder should know before raising venture capital - Hattie’s keynote (welcome to everyone in the avalanche of new newsletter signups 😀👋)
✅ Where angel investors and underserved founders meet - Tim’s roundtable saw both groups build connections and share experiences on how
New IfWeRaise angel advisors
Shout out to our newest IfWeRaise Angel Advisors, collectively bringing VC, angel and scale-up operator experience.
😇 Tunde Adekeye (he recently launched Pitchdoctor)
Free IfWeRaise founder coaching
Our free 20 minute coaching sessions have been proving popular with founders, we’ve got a last few slots available before the New Year.
Our latest Ask Me Anything (AMA)
Thank you to Kevin Withane for joining us as our guest for our most recent Ask Me Anything session. Kevin brought his experience as a barrister, angel investor and founder of DiversityX - there were a lot of angles we could take!
The AMA sessions are all about knowledge and network growth - an informal opportunity to learn and build relationships with our guests and with each other.
He recently launched a new startup legal consultancy Ikigai Legal, we’ve already had one member who is a happy customer, check them out 👍🏻
“We must fund failure”
Short, thought provoking article from Milly Tamati, founder of Generalist World, on recognising the privilege necessary to be in the position to take the risks that come with being a founder.
Recognise the privilege you have, and use it for good - Milly Tamati
Inside a very successful fundraise
Podcast interview with Gary Izunwa who recently raised a stonking early stage round for his company Tangent, which is focused on improving social mobility via HR Tech. I’m always interested to hear what Gary has to say 🎧.
Speaking of fundraising 🤑
Overnight oats brand, Oatsu is currently raising on Seedrs are 200%+ oversubscribed, the round closes on Monday, last chance to join founder Lauren O’Donnell!
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