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HubSpot for Startups Fundraising Hub

A central hub of resources and links for startup founders looking to raise money. Includes pitch deck videos and templates.
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Investor Connect Webinar

Investor Connect

HubSpot for Startups has partnered with Vestbee to help connect the global VCs in our network, with startup founders and entrepreneurs looking for advice on growth, and access to more funding.

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Videos

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Pitch Deck Teardown

HubSpot for Startups and Dropbox DocSend collaborated on this webinar where four investor and pitch deck professionals weigh-in on four separate founders' decks. Includes video segments of the webinar.

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How doola's Pitch Deck Earned Them a $1M Investment

Arjun Mahadevan, CEO & co-founder of doola, shares how their pitch deck helped them get a $1M investment from HubSpot Ventures. (Includes ebook access!)

Templates & Tools

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12 Startup Pitch Deck Examples [+ Template]

Startup pitch decks are the key to securing funds for growing your business. Study these successful pitch decks and use our template to help your startup grow.

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Fundraising Tool

Managing your raise can be a challenge, but we're here to help! Complete these steps to add powerful, free fundraising tools to your instance of HubSpot in minutes.

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Financial Projections Template

How To Create Startup Financial Projections [+Template]

Articles

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Startups Scaling Smarter - Arjun Mahadevan of doola

Arjun Mahadevan, CEO and co-founder of doola, offers expert advice for startups looking to scale through series funding.

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The Art & Science of Tech Startup Fundraising

Hear stories from tech startup founders on how they raised capital and what made their startups most attractive to investors.

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Top Business Grants for Underrepresented Startup Founders

Want to launch your dream business but need funding? Here’s a guide to applying for small business grants and the top grants for underrepresented founders.

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An Insider’s Look at the VC Investment Funding Process for Startups

Most startups don’t succeed, so what’s the difference behind those that secure VC funding and have a successful exit? Let’s dive into the VC investment process.

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Top VC Fundraising Trends of 2024

A look-back at the venture capital landscape, 10 trends in VC investing, and the industries VCs are funding in 2024.

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A Guide to Venture Capital for Startups

Learn what venture capital is, how the venture capital process works, the pros and cons of pursuing VC funding, and more with this guide.

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Crowdfunding Pros and Cons for Startups

Are you an entrepreneur looking for ways to raise funds for your new business or next project? Consider these crowdfunding pros and cons for startups.

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Crowdsourcing vs Crowdfunding for Startups

New companies can turn to their audiences to give the business a boost. Learn the main differences and benefits of crowdsourcing vs. crowdfunding for startups.

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The Killer Slide Every Pitch Deck Needs

This article will explore the “How We Get Big” slide, a crucial part of any pitch deck.

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5 Pitch Deck Mistakes Every Founder Makes (And How to Fix Them)

A great pitch deck will get you in the room with a VC. Here’s how to write your own and avoid common mistakes that could ruin your chances.

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6 Tips On Writing a Killer Outreach Email to Investors

Cold outreach isn't easy, especially when you're not sure how to introduce yourself or your company. We'll show you how to avoid investors' pet peeves, and more, importantly, how to grab attention and show credibility.

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What Is a Business Accelerator? Everything You Need To Know

Business accelerators help startups scale quickly or enter a new market. Learn more about accelerators at HubSpot for Startups.

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What Is an Incubator? A Complete Guide for Startups

What is an incubator? Startup incubators are programs and hubs built to help startups with everything from workspaces to funding.

Million Dollar Pitch

The Ultimate Pitch Competition

HubSpot for Startups has partnered with HubSpot Ventures to bring you the second annual Million Dollar Pitch Competition. Six talented founders will be selected from all the entries to win a all-expense-paid trip to Boston for INBOUND24, and pitch their business to a panel of VCs and executives. One fortunate founder will be selected for a million dollar investment from HubSpot Ventures.

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