The A to Z of Investing & Raising Seed Capital

By
Aini Hashim
By
Haatch

In episode four we focus down on our mission to demystify the world of start-up investing and fund raising for both investors and founders, walking through the entire process step-by-step.

We also spend time talking through all of the key phrases you come across in the world of VC – jargon-busting everything from Liquidation Preferences, to what on earth a ‘Waterfall’ is – and back again!

Listen in and you’ll be well on your way to becoming a seasoned investor or fund-raising founder!

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By
Aini Hashim
Associate (Growth)
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