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Investor Connect is for investors interested in learning more about investing in startup and growth stage companies. Experienced investors share their experiences and advice with those who are considering an investment into startups and growth companies. It includes a podcast series of interviews with investors to inform others about the process of funding startups as well as a resource list and a discussion board.  

Topics include sourcing, analyzing, and researching companies. Other topics include valuations, terms Sheets, board of directors, board of advisors, due diligence, syndicates, venture capital, angels, angel networks, family offices, crowdfunding, exits, and more.

Investor Connect is a community program. We welcome your suggestions for speakers and topics which you can send to us through the Contact page. No registration is required to use the resources.  Discussion boards are available to post and answer questions about startups and growth company investing through which registration is required.

Investor Connect is a program under the Texas Open Angel Network which is a 501(c3) non-profit dedicated to the education around startup funding.

Disclaimer: Hall T. Martin is the Director of Investor Connect which is dedicated to the education of investors for early stage funding. All opinions expressed by Hall and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Investor Connect. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.

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Startup Funding Espresso – You’re Too Early for Us

Feb 27, 2025

You’re Too Early for Us

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.

Startup founders raising funding will often hear an investor say ‘You’re too early for us.’

Many founders believe the investor may be a candidate for a future raise.

In reality, most investors who say you’re too early are actually saying, it’s a pass.

Experienced investors become adept at how to say no to the founder without causing resentment.

In this case, they are saying you’re okay, your startup is okay, but the timing is off.  

This implies it’s no one’s fault and it’s beyond our control.

This type of pass leaves the door open for a future discussion when the investor may be open to investing.

Investors want optionality.

They may not want to invest today but in the future, they may want to join the round.

‘You’re too early’ statement positions them to join later potentially.

In many cases, the investor doesn’t see enough traction to engage the startup.

The next step for the founder is to continue building the business and look to attach to a growth story.

There are sectors in the startup ecosystem that are hot and attract investment.

Founders should find a way to connect their startup to that growth sector to generate more interest from investors.

 

Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding.

Let’s go startup something today.

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