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How I Raised It - The podcast where we interview startup founders who raised capital.

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Produced by Foundersuite (for startups: www.foundersuite.com) and Fundingstack (for emerging manager VCs: www.fundingstack.com), "How I Raised It" goes behind the scenes with startup founders and investors who have raised capital. This episode is wit... more

Produced by Foundersuite (for startups: www.foundersuite.com) and Fundingstack (for emerging manager VCs: www.fundingstack.com), "How I Raised It" goes behind the scenes with startup founders and investors who have raised capital. This episode is wit... more

Produced by Foundersuite (for startups: www.foundersuite.com) and Fundingstack (for emerging manager VCs: www.fundingstack.com), "How I Raised It" goes behind the scenes with startup founders and investors who have raised capital. This episode is wit... more

Produced by Foundersuite (for startups: www.foundersuite.com) and Fundingstack (for emerging manager VCs: www.fundingstack.com), "How I Raised It" goes behind the scenes with startup founders and investors who have raised capital. This episode is wit... more

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Recent Guests

Gesa Miczaika
Co-founder of Auxxo Female Catalyst Fund
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Episode: How I Raised It with Gesa Miczaika of Auxxo
David Alvo
Founder of Impacta.vc
Impacta.vc
Episode: Ep. 315 How I Raised It with David Alvo of Impacta.vc
Chaz Flexman
Co-founder of Starday Foods, a food innovation company that uses AI to identify unmet consumer needs.
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Episode: Ep. 310 How I Raised It with Chaz Flexman of Starday Foods (raised from Slow VC, Equal Ventures)
Nik Talreja
Founder of Sidecar, a platform enabling venture capitalists to manage SPVs efficiently.
Sidecar
Episode: Ep. 306 How I Raised It with Nik Talreja of Sydecar.io
Nisha Dua
Managing Partner at BBG Ventures, focusing on investing in underestimated founders and building for a polycultural future.
BBG Ventures
Episode: Ep. 305 How I Raised It with Nisha Dua of BBG Ventures
Yoav Oz
Co-founder of Rep AI
Rep AI
Episode: Ep. 304 How I Raised It with Yoav Oz of Rep AI
Renata Quintini
Co-founder of Renegade Partners and venture capitalist
Renegade Partners
Episode: Ep. 303 How I Raised It with Renata Quintini of Renegade Partners VC
Laura Epstein
Founder of Pulse Charter Connect, a healthcare logistics platform for organ transport
Pulse Charter Connect
Episode: Ep. 302 How I Raised It with Laura Epstein of Pulse Charter Connect
Marlon Nichols
Co-founder of MaC Venture Capital
MaC Venture Capital
Episode: Ep. 301 How I Raised It with Marlon Nichols of MaC Venture Capital

Host

Nathan Becker
Long-running host focusing on founder fundraising journeys and pragmatic market insights.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 167 ratings
  • Amazing!

    This podcast found me right when I needed it. Fundraising for a start up? Look no further!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Acj.74
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great info for anyone raising money!

    Always helpful hearing the real tactics of how people do it and the many ways to go about it! Great listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sicily-j
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good stuff

    Nathan gets to the point. I really like the topics and pointed questions. Keep it up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    02tbak
    United Statesa year ago
  • Actionable insights into fundraising

    Every founders journey is different so being able to hear the different techniques from those who have been there and done it incredible insight for anyone looking to raise right now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SnatchHQ.com
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great show!

    Really great insights into learning how builders got their start!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ImTheTwos
    United States2 years ago

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• Listeners praise actionable fundraising tactics and practical insights.
• The host receives mixed feedback on delivery, but content quality remains consistently valuable.
• Guests are described as high-value and diverse, contributing useful perspectives for founders.
• The show is regarded as a must-listen for founders seeking fundraising guidance.

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Ep. 316 How I Raised It with Sam Lessin of Slow Ventures
Q: What are your thoughts on investing in AI companies?
I'm broadly out on AI stuff, but I think one should use AI technology for building businesses.
Ep. 316 How I Raised It with Sam Lessin of Slow Ventures
Q: What is your investment strategy?
We want great, great, great people on missions that matter and we care more about the thought process than the actual business plan.
Ep. 315 How I Raised It with David Alvo of Impacta.vc
Q: What are the key challenges for startup founders in Latin America?
Founders need to navigate unique market conditions and understand investor expectations.
Ep. 315 How I Raised It with David Alvo of Impacta.vc
Q: What is Impacta?
Impacta is a venture capital firm that invests and supports impact-driven founders from Latin America.
Ep. 313 How I Raised It with Max Spero of Pangram
Q: Did you bootstrap it to begin with or go straight to raising money?
We bootstrapped for a while, putting in around $30K each at the start before looking to raise funds.

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The show centers on founder fundraising journeys, with a focus on practical tactics for raising capital, negotiating with investors, and navigating fundraising markets. Across episodes, listeners hear firsthand accounts from founders and investors about different fundraises, fundraising strategies, and market conditions—often with attention to regional ecosystems (e.g., Europe, Latin America) and sectors (AI, fintech, healthcare). A notable pattern is the emphasis on mentorship, founder resilience, and building investor-rich networks like family offices and accelerator programs. The format tends to blend founder stories with concrete, actionable takeaways for those actively pursuing capital and strategic partnerships. This mix makes it espe... more

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