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Make the next fundraising decision with a clearer picture. Practical guides, worked examples and tools you can put to use.

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Investor discovery · Guide 01

How to build an investor shortlist for your startup

Turn a list of names into a set of investors you can explain, qualify and approach. Includes a worked example and a downloadable checklist.

2 October 20268 min read

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Founder preparing an update letter covering progress, challenges and asksInvestor updates · Guide 02

Monthly investor update template

Copy a reusable template, read a fictional example and prepare your own draft with RadarLab.

2 October 20269 min read

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Built for the work ahead

One useful decision at a time.

Start with investor fit, then build a clear monthly update. Future guides will cover founder dilution and the work of running a raise.

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