Bootstrapped for Years, Now Raising to Scale
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Subject:
Scaling a Profitable Business – First Fundraising Round
Hi [Investor’s Name],
I’ve bootstrapped [Startup Name] to [$X in revenue] with [X customers] over the last [Y years]. Now, we’re ready to raise capital to accelerate growth.
We’re looking for partners who understand sustainable scaling, and I believe your expertise would be invaluable. Would love to chat—are you available next week?
Best,
[Your Name]
Extra tips and tricks
Tip: Partnerships mean distribution. Show how they accelerate growth.
✅ If it’s a big company, name-drop early (e.g., “We just partnered with Stripe…”).
✅ Quantify expected revenue growth from the partnership.
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