<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><oembed><type>video</type><version>1.0</version><html>&lt;iframe src=&quot;https://www.loom.com/embed/98224bbc005c423aae16ccdbdb7a057a&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; width=&quot;1280&quot; height=&quot;960&quot; webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;</html><height>960</height><width>1280</width><provider_name>Loom</provider_name><provider_url>https://www.loom.com</provider_url><thumbnail_height>960</thumbnail_height><thumbnail_width>1280</thumbnail_width><thumbnail_url>https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/98224bbc005c423aae16ccdbdb7a057a-00001.gif</thumbnail_url><duration>193.802</duration><title>The Fundraising Process: Steps and Strategies to Raise Funding 💼</title><description>Hey there! In this Loom, I&apos;ll be sharing some valuable insights on the fundraising process. Fundraising is a nine-month journey, and many people wonder where to start. The answer is that it&apos;s a parallel process, so let&apos;s dive into it. The first thing to remember is that the best businesses get funding, so keep your focus on that. Fundraising should be a function of your business, not your entire business. I&apos;ll guide you through the steps, starting with crafting a concise one-page document and outreach content. Quality over quantity is key when curating a target list of genuine investors in your sector. I&apos;ll also emphasize the importance of being honest with yourself and evaluating your outreach process. From there, we&apos;ll move on to building a full deck and finance model, ensuring you showcase your business model and current status. Remember to keep your deck to ten slides. Researching additional investors and tracking outcomes is the next step, followed by building a presence on LinkedIn and creating relevant content. Finally, I&apos;ll stress the importance of moving all these processes forward at the same speed to increase your chances of raising funding. So, let&apos;s get started and take your fundraising journey to the next level! 💪🚀</description></oembed>