Why You Can’t Find an Investment Bank to Raise Capital

Finding a Guide
Written By Mike Simpson

Checking in from #SXSW2023 this past weekend with advice for earlier stage companies. If you're a founder wondering why it's so challenging to find investors, and even tough to find an investment bank to raise capital from those investors, here's some practical tips for taking control of the process yourself.

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