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RocketGuides by M13

M13 RocketGuides are interactive masterclasses in building your startup, from crafting an investor-impressing pitch deck, to strategic conference selection, to writing killer investor updates.

Written by our team of expert operators, investors, and former founders, each RocketGuide is packed with insider tips and tangible examples to offer practical, step-by-step guidance that’s tailored to your needs.

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Building Your Early-Stage Fundraising Deck

 đź’° FUNDRAISING   EARLY-STAGE   â–¶ď¸Ź PRESENTATION 

Raising a seed or Series A round? Our comprehensive guide walks you through every. single. slide. your potential investors will want to read, from introducing an interesting problem you’re solving, to a strong product roadmap, to defining key metrics for your startup’s success.

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Strategic Conferencing in 2024

 đźŽźď¸Ź EVENTS/COMMUNITY   đź’¬ NETWORKING   đź”Ť SEARCH TOOL 

Conferences present a huge opportunity for networking, fundraising, showcasing your product, gleaning insider insights, and much more. They can also be chaotic, overwhelming, and expensive.

If you’ve wondered: Should I be going to conferences? Which ones? How do I find them? How do I make the most of my time there? Then our RocketGuide to Strategic Conferencing—featuring M13’s Conference Finder Tool—is for you!

Try our Conference Finder tool!

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Crafting Investor Updates

 đź“Ł COMMS   đź¤ť INVESTOR RELATIONS   đź’Ś EMAIL TEMPLATE  

Investor update emails are a crucial part of effective communication to help you leverage your investor network. They’re your opportunity to share your progress, celebrate your wins, and ask for help where you need it. 

In this interactive guide, we cover everything from deciding what metrics to include to finding the sweet spot between under-sharing and oversharing—so you can transform your updates into irresistible must-reads.

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