If you're raising money from many investors, roll them up as they say yes
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If it is true that...
Startups should approach fundraising in phases 2 and later by taking the best of the options in front of them right now 1 0 2and
If someone makes you an acceptable offer, take it 1 0 2and
If you have multiple incompatible offers, take the best one 1 0 2and
Don't reject an acceptable offer in the hope of getting a better one in the future 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
If you're raising money from many investors, roll them up as they say yes 1 0 2Argument #2e582280 1 0 2
If it is true that...
Your goal should be to get the best investors as partners 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
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