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E42. Hele Väärsi, 9Plus1 - Answering Preventative Questions
#cofounders #venturecapital #consumer #sustainability #investorfit
£300k raised
9Plus1 is an innovative start-up in the growing space of apparel rental and sustainable fashion, focusing on baby clothes.
Hele Väärsi raised money early on after founding 9Plus1, when she and her co-founder were still at the idea stage.
Bravely seeking investment so early on, Hele strategically contacted VCs who she thought might have an interest in the product. This strategy proved successful as Hele secured investment from Voulez Capital in 2020, a specialist VC for female-founded businesses.
In this episode you’ll discover…
How to ensure you don’t waste time on VCs who won’t be a good fit
- Strategies for getting investors to connect with your product or service
- How to answer prevention-based questions from investors effectively
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