Exposing the top reasons for fast angel investment rejections
Investors only take a few seconds to decide if a startup is worth a serious look.
These eight factors lead to most of the fast NOs ☠

In this episode, I discuss the screening process for companies seeking funding from angels and VC.
Out of over a hundred applicants to my angel group, we only select about 20 for detailed consideration.
We drop the rest after only a few moments' consideration.
A handful of reasons dominate why investors eliminate companies in under a minute.
If you can avoid those traps, you can force investors to take the time to understand your startup.
At worst, you will get feedback to improve your business and your pitch.
At best, you will get the funding you need to grow.

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00:00 Introduction
02:53 1: Not meeting investment criteria
05:22 2: Not Venture Investable
06:37 3: Incomplete application
07:44 4: Poor fit with investment group's interests
08:55 5: Lack of moat or defensibility
11:16 6: Lack of focus on the business model
13:21 7: Not a CCorp
14:11 8: Inappropriate Valuation


Lance Cottrell has been an active startup advisor and startup mentor for over a decade.
He has helped countless startups navigate the key decisions of their journey, like when to take venture capital investment and negotiating term sheets.
He works with many companies in accelerators like Y Combinator and Founder Institute.
He provides help with startup funding including raising venture capital and angel investment.
He can help you achieve liquidity for your company at a high valuation.
Feel the Boot is a startup vlog of tips and advice for earlystage founders.