The Unvarnished Truth About Chasing Venture Capital

Statistics show that a mere 1 per cent of pitch decks attract VC interest, and even then, the probability of securing funding hovers around 0.7 per cent.

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Over the past few years, I’ve played digital matchmaker, connecting countless founders with VCs — those high priests of the startup world. But after numerous emails, messages, and introductions, I've gathered enough anecdotes (and data!) to offer you some real talk: chasing venture capitalists might be a colossal waste of your time as a startup founder or entrepreneur. Venture capital, for all its glitz, presents a harsh reality. Statistics show that a mere 1 per cent of pitch decks