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Growth hacking

Are there any resources available for entrepreneurs who need financing for a start-up?

I am not talking about traditional financing, more of an equity partnership growth hacking strategy?
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  • Profile picture of the author Kay King
    What does growth hacking have to do with it?


    Sounds like you are looking for a joint venture but finding one that is willing to provide the financing is not easy. Investors or investment partners want business plans and projections, a track record of experience/success, etc.
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  • Profile picture of the author Matthew Stanley
    Basic question, but are you certain your business requires - and would benefit from - external financing (be it traditional or via a JV?) I'd be very certain of this before plunging down that path. Bootstrapping can preserve much more optionality, esp for smaller endeavors...
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  • Profile picture of the author courier
    If you are still keen on financing here are a few strategies. Not sure how relevant with your country and restrictions in place. 1) Attend pitch events 2) Network at meetups 3) Approach seed VCs via the websites 4) Linkedin with the vcs you find via search 5) Join an incubator specific to your niche. 6) Join crunchbase. It sounds like you need seed capital so certain vcs are pre-revenue seed. Don't bother pitching to a series A fund waste your time.
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