Listen "From Pitch to Payday, The Hidden Costs of Fundraising: Featuring Sam Simpson"
Episode Synopsis
Have you ever found yourself drowning in fundraising legals and language? This is the interview you’ve been waiting for… In this episode, we're joined by the brilliant Sam Simpson, Co-founder of FounderCatalyst, who's on a mission to simplify and accelerate the early-stage investment legal journey. Sam's not just talking the talk; he's walked the walk, having co-founded and exited several tech start-ups, including the 17th fastest growing company in Europe in 2017. Oh, and did we mention he took that company from £0 to £27m in less than 4 years? But Sam's not just a founder; he's also an active angel investor with 32 investments under his belt in just 6 years. Plus, he's a sought-after board advisor. In other words, when it comes to navigating the minefield of fundraising and investment, Sam’s who you want to learn from.In this episode we discuss:Simplifying the early-stage investment legal journeyInsider tips on SEIS/EIS and equity investmentStrategies for finding the right investors for your startupLessons learned from co-founding and exiting successful tech start-upsHow to think about valuing your early stage startupWhat Sam looks for as an angel and what really puts him off even a seemingly “great” dealSo, whether you're a first-time founder trying to wrap your head around the legal jargon or a seasoned entrepreneur looking to optimise your fundraising game, this episode is packed with actionable advice and hard-won wisdom. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from one of the people I trust most in this ecosystem!Links:All about valuation: https://www.foundercatalyst.com/blog/all-about-funding-round-valuation-2Toxic Term sheets: https://www.foundercatalyst.com/blog/avoiding-toxic-term-sheets-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-ask-answeredUnderstanding how an angel thinks: https://www.foundercatalyst.com/blog/understanding-how-angel-investors-think-2The end of an angel investment: https://www.foundercatalyst.com/blog/the-end-of-an-angel-investment-from-the-magic-to-tragic-2Founder Catalyst: https://www.foundercatalyst.com/companySam’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samsimpson1/?originalSubdomain=uk