Is fundraising a constant struggle?

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Fundraising is indeed a constant struggle for many in the venture capital and startup space. Experts like and have discussed the continuous efforts and challenges involved.

Braughm Ricke emphasizes that fundraising never truly ends. It's a continuous process requiring ongoing meetings and building long-term relationships with potential investors. Even after closing a fund, one must keep fundraising for future rounds, making it a full-time job alongside other responsibilities such as sourcing deals and managing the firm 1.

Keith Rabois shared similar sentiments, highlighting that different fundraising rounds come with unique challenges. While early rounds may be easier, later stages often demand proving operational efficiency and overcoming internal challenges, making the process more painful and time-consuming 2.

In today's fast-paced environment, the timeline for fundraising has also compressed significantly. noted that the speed required to do due diligence and make decisions has increased, adding more pressure to the fundraising process 3.

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Braughm emphasizes the importance of continuous fundraising and building long-term relationships with investors. Samir discusses the challenges faced by solo GPs in managing time between sourcing, investing, and running a firm.
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