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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

Matt Ober
Founder/Managing Partner at Social Leverage
Social Leverage
Episode: Ep. 323 How I Raised It with Matt Ober of Social Leverage
Victor Cardenas
Founder of Slash
Slash
Episode: Ep. 322 How I Raised It with Victor Cardenas of Slash
Kane Hsieh
GP at Root Ventures, hardware-focused seed fund
Root Ventures
Episode: Ep. 321 How I Raised It with Kane Hsieh of Root.vc
Andrei Serban
Founder/CEO of Consul
Consul
Episode: Ep. 320 How I Raised It with Andrei Serban of Console
Itamar Novick
Founder and General Partner at Recursive Ventures, data/AI-focused investor
Recursive Ventures
Episode: Ep. 319 How I Raised It with Itamar Novick of Recursive Ventures
Sarah Lucena
Founder of Mappa AI
Mappa AI
Episode: Ep. 318 How I Raised It with Sarah Lucena of Mappa AI
Gesa Miczaika
Co-founder of Auxxo Female Catalyst Fund
Auxxo
Episode: Ep. 317 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.
Starday Foods
Episode: Ep. 310 How I Raised It with Chaz Flexman of Starday Foods (raised from Slow VC, Equal Ventures)

Hosts

Nathan Beckard
Host handling interviews, guiding conversations, focusing on fundraising and founder stories
Nathan Becker
Co-hosting responsibilities across multiple episodes, contributes to guest selection and interview flow
Nathan Bechert
Co-host, helps drive episode structure and questions

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 States2 years ago
  • Good stuff

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    02tbak
    United States2 years 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 States3 years ago

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The host is commended for focused, practical questions and clear takeaways for fundraising.
Guests are described as credible and diverse, covering investors, founders, and operators.
Listeners praise the actionable fundraising tactics and blunt market insights.

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Ep. 323 How I Raised It with Matt Ober of Social Leverage
Q: Why did you pursue the fund-of-funds strategy, and why aren't you doing another one right now?
They launched the fund-of-funds in 2020-2021 to back managers they trusted during a volatile period, aiming to give LPs exposure to emerging managers and crypto-focused strategies. It has been successful so far, but they are focusing more on direct seed investing and leveraging their mature network rather than expanding the fund-of-funds program further at this time.
Ep. 322 How I Raised It with Victor Cardenas of Slash
Q: What was the hardest round to raise and why?
The Series B was the hardest because it tested the company's ability to sustain its growth momentum after a big pivot and to prove profitability while expanding into new markets.
Ep. 321 How I Raised It with Kane Hsieh of Root.vc
Q: How important are AI tools in your due diligence and sourcing?
AI tools are centralized in their process; they are used to source, screen, and accelerate tasks, but human judgment remains decisive in investment decisions.
Ep. 321 How I Raised It with Kane Hsieh of Root.vc
Q: How has Root evolved from Fund 1 to Fund 2 and Fund 3?
Root started with a more prescriptive thesis and hardware emphasis, then evolved to a broader, founder-led approach across multiple funds, with increasing institutional LPs while maintaining a high-conviction, low-volume strategy.
Ep. 321 How I Raised It with Kane Hsieh of Root.vc
Q: What is Root Ventures' core thesis and edge?
Root is a hardware-leaning, technically deep seed fund that prioritizes great engineering founders, leading deals when they have conviction, and being edge-focused through practical, hands-on support rather than generic playbooks.

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This show centers on fundraising for startups, featuring candid conversations with founders, operators, and investors who have actively raised capital. Episodes routinely explore fund strategies, fundraising tactics, market dynamics, and practical lessons from real-world rounds—often with a focus on hardware, AI, and back-office operations. A standout angle is the emphasis on concrete, action-oriented guidance for builders seeking to raise money, including how to structure processes, select investors, and leverage AI-enabled tooling. The format tends to blend blunt market observations with founder-centric storytelling, making it a practical resource for both first-time fundraisers and veteran operators looking to sharpen their approach.

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2. Victor Cardenas
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7. Gesa Miczaika
8. David Alvo

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