by
Iskender Dirik
"Fundraising Coldstart" – The ultimate course for finding, attracting, and connecting with investors
ENROLL NOW & CONNECT WITH INVESTORS
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Dear Founder,
Building a great network with investors is one of the most important things to assure you can fundraise, and keep growing your startup.
While it’s very true that there are closed networks and communities with founders and investors, it’s also very true that there are smart and creative founders kicking the door in, and making themselves impossible to ignore.
And it’s definitely not the easiest thing to do when you start from zero, but in my 8+ years career as a VC, I’ve seen enough exceptional examples to make it obvious to me that anyone can do it with the right approach.
And in this letter, I want to make it obvious to you too, but first…
I’ve seen thousands of attempts to connect with me on LinkedIn, and via email and I’ve been hunted (like some sort of animal) at startup events.
And most founders try to marry me without even asking for a date. What I mean is - they just latch on to me like a lion and try to kill me with force and aggression.
Okay, what I actually mean is that the approach they use comes across as desperate, repelling, and completely uninteresting to me.
But there is a tiny percentage of founders that got my attention, and I almost gave them my money in the first 5 minutes. (Yes, they were that good)
Their approach was professional and they made me feel like I am special (it’s nice because we’re humans too, you know), and they made sure to NOT ask me for money.
They knew that if they ask for money - I’ll be loooong gone before they can finish the sentence.
Instead, they focused on building connection, rapport, and interest, and giving me FOMO, while proving that they were trustworthy, knowledgeable, and experts at what they do.
And in the end, I invested in their startup anyway…
Why?
Because they knew exactly the perfect way to trigger me, and they have built so much authority around themselves and their brand, that they made themselves so attractive, that I couldn’t ignore them.
Well, I'm here to tell you that you're not alone.
In the past few years, when I’ve been giving keynotes and teaching Founders how to raise capital - the most common question that came up has been: ”Where and how do I find and connect with investors?”
And that’s why I decided to take everything I’ve learned from hearing and seeing thousands of attempts to connect with me and put it on one action-based course:
What valuable LESSONS. Your lectures have been exceptional and truly innovative compared to others.
Iskender combines profound knowledge and first-hand experience in the tech and VC world with outstanding creativity and storytelling skills. I can’t imagine a better lecturer to up your fundraising game.
This course is specifically made for early-stage founders that want to learn insider secrets from an experienced investor on unconventional ways to build an investor network.
The Fundraising Coldstart will help you avoid the mistakes that thousands of founders made when connecting with me, as well as I will give you the full picture of how investors WANT to be connected.
It consists of 4 modules, and quite a few Bonuses, which I will reveal after I introduce you to the content of this course:
MODULE 1
Investors are looking for trustworthy founders that are perceived as thought leaders.
In this module, you'll learn how to build your persona online, creating a powerful media presence in creative ways that sets you apart from the competition and catches the attention of potential investors.
From crafting a compelling tagline to mastering creative social media content and engagement strategies, that will basically force the investors to notice and chase you.
By the end of this module, you'll be well on your way to building a media presence that attracts the attention of investors and sets your startup apart from the crowd.
MODULE 2
In today's crowded startup landscape, it's not enough to have a great idea - you need to establish yourself as a trusted voice in your industry.
Positioning yourself as a Thought Leader in your industry is key to getting attention from potential Investors.
In this module, you'll learn the strategies to reach out to media publications, podcasts, and event organizers in order to gain exposure and instantly increase your credibility.
You'll discover how to become a thought leader, make a lasting impression and instantly elevate your authority in the eyes of investors
MODULE 3
Finding and connecting with investors is the biggest challenge for most founders that don’t have a strong network.
Investors are being approached by hundreds of founders on a continuous basis, and they’re hard-wired to say “NO” as soon as they’re being pitched to.
But with the right approach, you can take down their guard and become a magnetic and interesting case to them.
In this module, you'll discover how to identify the right investors and grab their attention in a personalized way (99% of founders do it the wrong way).
MODULE 4
The first impression with investors is the determining factor that will either pique their interest in you and your startup or not.
In this module, you'll learn how to approach investors with confidence and build instant rapport. You'll discover proven techniques to stand out from other founders competing for their attention.
With these strategies in your toolkit, you'll be well on your way to instantly gaining investor attention and getting your foot through the door.
We are currently offering a REAL discount, and the price will soon increase because the value of this course is immeasurable.
The discount is being offered for two main reasons:
Firstly, we want to express our gratitude to those who have been following our teachings and opening our emails by offering this discount to you first.
Secondly, we hope to provide you with exceptional results, in hopes to exchange for a brief testimonial to help us demonstrate to all the Founders out there that our unconventional strategies are effective to build connections with potential investors.
If you're wondering whether investing €299 for "The Fundraising Coldstart" is a worthwhile expense, consider the value of developing and expanding a strong network of investors around you.
As someone who has personally invested significantly more than €299 to cultivate my own network, I can assure you that the returns on this investment have been in excess of 1000 times what I’ve invested to gain access to the right people.
According to industry research by Finmark, the average seed funding rounds in today's market range from $500,000 to $2 million.
With The Fundraising Coldstart, you'll gain the necessary expertise to identify and connect with potential investors capable of providing this level of funding and beyond. Moreover, the skills and knowledge you'll acquire from the course will continue to pay dividends over the years to come.
With "The Fundraising Coldstart", you'll be empowered with the knowledge, skills, and tools required to effectively kickstart your fundraising process. The question you need to ask yourself is, what is the value of your startup's success worth to you?
So now tell me, is it worth the invest €299 for “The Fundraising Coldstart”, and…
BONUS 1
Unlock your potential and accelerate your success with the ultimate tool to complement your journey through this course.
This is the secret weapon to unleashing your full potential and crushing your networking goals. Think of it as your personal guide, combining all the valuable insights and strategies you will gain from The Fundraising Coldstart into one easy-to-use worksheet.
With this powerful tool, you can track your progress, monitor your growth, and always know your next step. It's like having a personal coach with you 24/7, keeping you on track and accountable to your goals.
BONUS 2
In this guide, you’ll get everything you need to write the best and most creative cold emails possible to investors. This is 9 pages of gold that will make your cold email stand out in investor’s inboxes. It’s a step by step guide with tons of examples. There is no cold email guide out there better than this. Get it if you want to increase your chances of getting replies by investors and securing a pitch meeting.
BONUS 3
Say goodbye to the endless search for investors and the frustration of not knowing where to start. Use our database, to gain access to a comprehensive, curated list of more than 100 external lists of verified investors who are looking for new investment opportunities.
BONUS 4
In order to connect with potential investors using the techniques mentioned earlier, it's important to understand their mindset and expectations.
That's why we're offering this free Fundraising Masterclass. During this masterclass, you'll gain valuable insights into the thought processes of investors.
You'll learn how to effectively communicate with them and position your startup as a standout candidate for funding. As well as I will guide you through avoiding common pitfalls and maximizing your chances of securing the investment you need to take your startup to the next level.
BONUS 5
After establishing a successful connection with investors, the next step involves pitching and presenting your startup to them in order to secure funding.
As a bonus for purchasing The Fundraising Coldstart, we are offering a free Pitching and Presenting masterclass to help you develop a presentation that sells! In this masterclass, you’ll learn how to Pitch with BAM, BOOM, POW, and WOW.
The Fundraising Coldstart is specifically designed for…
those who are dedicated to becoming exceptional founders,
those that are prepared to take immediate action to build a network around them that will open doors to relevant investors,
and those that want to attract investors instead of chasing them Does that sound like you? Then you should buy it, because…
This is not just a fundamental knowledge course; rather, it offers practical guidance for immediate implementation.
I will provide you with complete instructions on how to establish a compelling online founder profile for you, which will attract potential investors.
Additionally, I will provide you with a detailed roadmap outlining how you can approach these investors effectively. You’ll also get my insider tips and hacks on how to get referrals from other well-connected individuals to introduce you to the right investor.
The skills you’ll learn will pay dividends for a lifetime, as well as the CRM tool will be very valuable for all the future rounds and startups you might have.
Ouh, you mean the video lessons? They’re shorter than half of the working day (>3 hours) ;)
Honestly, it’s for selfish reasons.
In the past few months, a lot of founders wanted to join my mastermind group, because their biggest challenge has been finding and getting connections with investors, but it didn’t fit into their budget.
That’s why I made something affordable for everyone, to kickstart their fundraising process, hoping that this will help you raise some capital, and then come into my premium mastermind program.
We wanted to make this program affordable for every founder that wants to build an investor network around them, therefore it’s a No.
Iskender allows direct contact only to his premium mastermind students.
This is only for serious and committed founders that want to take action today and start gaining traction in their fundraising journey.
If you’re thinking of testing the waters and you’re not fully committed - it would make sense to ask about the refund policy.
A lot of my premium mastermind students have used it, and it works every single time, and thus we don't offer a guarantee because the only reason you wouldn't want to keep it is that you didn't use it.
Click on the “Enroll Now” button, enter your payment details, and we will send you access via email after successful payment.
The only reason it wouldn’t work is if you don’t use the knowledge you obtained from the course.
No! Iskender doesn’t offer introductions, referrals, or anything of that sort. That would neither be a serious business practice nor would such a “paid” and “super superficial” introduction help you at all.
In The Fundraising Coldstart Iskender focuses on teaching YOU the skills and insider secrets on how to find and connect with investors, as well as how to get warm introductions to investors from others.
