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Pitch

While most Venture Capital firms have their own unique styles and criteria, the investment fundamentals are fairly similar across the board. Here are ten tips to help your fundraising process along:

1. Be resourceful and find a way to get a warm introduction. Your first meeting is primarily about building credibility. LinkedIn is a great tool to find mutual contacts. In addition, use your local start-up community to find entrepreneurs who have successfully raised capital and see if they would be willing to help break the ice.

To read the full, original article click on this link: Pitching to a venture capitalist? Read this first - The Globe and Mail