Software Startup Funding: How to Get Investors to “Yes”

With Jeff Francis | Founder of ENO8

Welcome back to another exciting episode of ENO8 Answers with our founder Jeff Francis. You are in for a special treat, because this presentation is normally a one-time annual deal. Every year, Jeff is asked by Dallas Startup Week to present this topic. And every year, the room is packed to the brim with startup founders eager for Jeff to share how to craft an effective pitch and secure software startup funding.

Secrets to Successful Software Startup Funding

Here’s what Jeff has to say about the video you’re about to watch:

In this episode, I dive into a key topic for software startup founders: preparing to raise capital and what you should know before speaking to investors. When I give this presentation live at Dallas Startup Week, we receive great feedback. So we finally decided to record it for those of you who couldn’t attend.

Throughout the episode, I break down critical elements of securing funding, from bootstrapping and angel investing to more formal venture capital rounds.

But more importantly, I focus on the two main barriers you’ll face when raising software startup funding: investor concerns with

1) the founder and

2) the product

This episode is packed with actionable insights:

• How clarity creates confidence — and why confidence is critical when talking to investors
• The difference between a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and a Minimum Lovable Product (MLP)
• Why an MLP could be the key to winning over users and investors
• 10 critical questions you must be able to answer before seeking capital — covering everything from defining your end users to ensuring you have a clear roadmap for launch

Whether you’re seeking seed funding or looking to scale your startup, this episode will help you gain the clarity you need to get investors to say “Yes.” If you are looking for support in building a prototype that will wow investors, reach out. We would love to help you.