⭐ 5 tips for improving investor relations From pre-seed to Series B, founders across industries agree: raising capital isn’t just about asking for money—it’s about cultivating trust and fostering long-term connections. Here’s what they’ve learned: 💡 “Even if you're not raising, educate yourself and build your network. Most investors don’t want to be contacted the moment you need money. It’s like everything—it’s relationship-building.” –@VickyBoudreau, CEO of @heylist_social 💡 “A lot of founders feel like they need to go into the board meeting and say how great everything is. In my eyes that doesn’t accomplish anything. Get comfortable sharing areas of struggle more than successes.” –Jeff Schwartz, founder of @dataroomHQ 💡 “I maintain a regular operating cadence with our investors. They have resources to help us navigate challenges we are facing as a business and frankly that is the value they bring.” –@kahunajai, CEO and co-founder of @kahunaworkforce 💡 “Once we confirm an investor’s interest, we move them into our data room to assist them with their due diligence.” -Greg Mayes, co-founder of @ReunionNeuro 💡 “As a founder and an operator, I reflected on my strengths and deficiencies. Finding a great investing team is about finding where they can help fill some of those deficiencies.” -Gadalia Montoya Weinberg O’Bryan, CEO of Dapple Security Carta makes this process smoother with tools like cap table management, a communications center, data room functionality, and investment scenario modeling, enabling founders to manage relationships and raise capital with confidence. ➡️ Whether you’re bootstrapping, pre-revenue, or navigating a tough Series B market, the lesson is clear: Start building relationships today, and always lead with transparency. #FounderAdvice #StartupFundraising