If you are trying to raise early stage venture capital and are actively engaged with a VC or two, you may have noticed a funny variance in the VCs level of interest, excitement and mood.
This is completely normal! As a startup’s dialog with a VC matures the VC will go through a totally natural “Deal Hype Cycle.” Above diagrammed the important stages in this venture capital deal hype cycle below and included some tips on how you can recognize these stages in your potential funding partner - and what you can do to help keep the process moving along.
As a startup CEO, you don’t have to be a passive participant on this roller coaster… you can positively influence the VC and keep your fund raise on track! Note also that this is the cycle for an investment that actually closes.
Read ‘The Venture Capital Deal Hype Cycle’
