The Climate

Tech stocks down 60%. VCs pulling back. Everyone cutting costs.

Our Situation

Need $15M. 6 months runway. Pressure mounting.

The Strategy

1. Control the Narrative

Frame as opportunity, not desperation.

2. Extend Runway

Cut burn 30%. Bought 3 more months.

3. Show Metrics

Revenue up 300% YoY despite market.

4. Warm Introductions Only

No cold emails. Used network.

5. Run a Process

Create competition among investors.

The Outcome

$18M at $120M valuation. Down from $150M but survivable.

What I Learned

Markets change. Fundamentals matter. Great companies get funded.

• fundraising
• resilience
• series-b