Moritz @getpantom

First glimpse of the new getpantom fundraising agent. Fully autonomously doing the investor research and outreach. #fundraising #startup

Had a chat with Philip Jonitz, Co-Founder of Klink Finance about pitch decks for startups. They said keeping it short and sweet, around 10-12 slides, is key when you're in the early stages. I like their idea of having a clean, simple deck and then diving into other docs if…

Ever wonder what investors are really looking for in a pitch? I got a peek at a investor's playbook from an investor in Frankfurt, Germany, and it's not what you might think. Turns out, they use a two-step process that's way more systematic than I expected. First, they do a…

You might be missing out on million-dollar deals without even realizing it. It's easy to get so caught up in the details that following up with hot investor leads slips through the cracks. Consider this a wake-up call to streamline your process immediately. Here's an exact…

Philip Jonitz, Co-Founder of Klink Finance on handling investor interest during a fundraise. The main thing we talked about was what to do if an investor wants to commit but at a different valuation than you initially pitched. I've found that it really depends on your situation…

Christoph Flöthmann, Co-Founder of akirolabs: "So we kinda stumbled into fundraising after bootstrapping for a year with our savings and a deferred contract." Once we had some traction and revenue, we figured it was time to raise money to grow faster and not miss out on our blue…

Philip Jonitz, Co-Founder of Klink Finance on raising money in different parts of the world. The big takeaway? Asia and the US are way more willing to take risks on early-stage startups than Europe right now, which leads to higher valuations.

Investor meetings are a lot about that first impression, right? The make-or-break moment that gets you in the door, but there is so much more! Investors are looking for that perfect combo of team and opportunity. Let me break it down for you. First up, your team. It's not just…

Had a chat with Nicolas Oldag, Co-Founder of DivTax about investor communication during fundraising rounds. The key takeaway? Keep potential investors in the loop, but do it subtly - it creates urgency and shows you're in demand without being too obvious about it.

Philip Jonitz, Co-Founder of Klink Finance on getting ready for investor meetings. The main thing is being prepared to close quickly if an investor's interested. You gotta have everything lined up - pitch deck, data room, docs - so you can move fast when they say yes.

I've been experimenting with some simple health tweaks lately, and I'm already noticing a difference in my energy and focus. It's not about drastic changes or crazy diets. Just small, sustainable habits that fit into a busy founder's life. Here's the breakdown of what I'm…

Christoph Flöthmann, Co-Founder of akirolabs: "How we put together our investor list when we started out." We basically started with Google and some open-source spreadsheets, filtering by location, vertical, and ticket size until we had a manageable shortlist. From there, it…

Had a conversation with Philip Jonitz, Co-Founder of Klink Finance about negotiating deals with investors. They emphasized doing tons of market research beforehand to understand what's normal for deal sizes and terms in your industry. That way you can negotiate more…

Had a chat with Philip Jonitz, Co-Founder of Klink Finance about fundraising tactics. They emphasized the importance of building relationships with other founders in your space before asking for investor intros. Instead of going straight for the ask, it's better to seek advice…

Fundraising is way more about persistence than perfection. You need to contact way more investors than you think. Like, 100+ is totally normal. But don't just spam everyone. Be smart about it. Let's break it down: 1. First, build a targeted list. If you're in biotech, focus…

Just had an interesting chat with Nicolas Oldag, Co-Founder of DivTax about handling tough investor objections. We agreed it's key to have a plan for common concerns, but also that it's okay to not have all the answers right away as long as you show you're thinking ahead.

Quick run

I read about a really interesting idea for your fundraising, to connect with investors. Pay someone €3k for an intro that actually leads to an investment. Here's the idea: If you're scaling your company and currently fundraising, consider involving your network in the…

I was chatting with Philip Jonitz, Co-Founder of Klink Finance about funding strategies the other day. We talked about how VC isn't always the best fit for every company, even though it's often seen as a badge of honor. There are so many other ways to finance a business that…

Ever thought about ditching the fundraising playbook? I did, and it led me to some wild ideas. Look, we all know the usual drill: network, pitch, follow up. But when you're after those top-tier investors, sometimes you gotta shake things up. So I came up with three off-the-wall…