By Nathan BeckordBuild a strong foundation for your business in order to attract startup capital. gettyOver the past five years, I’ve asked more than 250 founders, investors, and advisors from around the world to share their fundraising stories so emerging founders can learn from their experiences. Whether you’re looking for tips on targeting investors, advice for nailing your pitch, or hacks for running a solid round, I’ve likely talked to a founder who has been in your shoes.Here are a few of the most valuable pieces of fundraising advice I came across in the past 12 months.Steer clear of the one-size-fits-all fundraising processConsider crowdfundingWhen Mike Bell faced a down round (a lower valuation than the previous round) for Miso Robotics’ Series C, he turned to crowdfunding. Miso raised $60 million across its Series C, D, and E rounds from crowdfunding alone, which Bell says is the ideal path for the right startup. “You need to be able to tell the story really simply and really clearly,” he says. “And it needs to resonate with people.”Find the “super founders”When seeking early investors for his startup Captain, Demetrius Gray went after founders who had raised at least $50 million or exited at over $100 million

Songfinch has announced a new Series A funding round of $17 million, which follows a $5 million seed funding round earlier this year.

Personalized music creation platform Songfinch has closed a $5 million Seed round led by Corazon Capital alongside celebrity investors Quincy Jones, The Weeknd and Doja Cat. Songfinch says that 1200. Continue reading