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The Startup Data Room Playbook, From Angels to Series A
44 mins
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11:00, 24 Mar 2025
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Guest: Neil Cheong, Co-Founder, GUIDE, Alvin Chin, Co-Founder, GUIDE
A well-prepared data room can make or break your fundraising round. But what exactly belongs in one and how does it evolve as your startup grows?
In this episode of P&L, we speak with Neil Cheong and Alvin Chin, Co-Founders of GUIDE, an early-stage venture studio and advisory firm, to demystify the startup data room. Whether you're pitching angels, preparing for seed, or targeting a Series A raise, your data room is a critical tool to build investor trust and showcase your business’s growth trajectory. We break down:
What to include at each stage: from pitch decks to financial models
Why having a narrative for the underlying numbers (good and bad) is critical
Common mistakes founders make, and how to avoid them
Why understanding your business model, revenue model, and cash flow is vital
How your data room signals traction, readiness, and operational maturity
How to balance transparency with investor relevance
If you're preparing for fundraising or want to sharpen your financial storytelling, this episode is your guide to building a data room that delivers.
Presenter: Roshan Kanesan
Producer: Roshan Kanesan
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11:00, 24 Mar 2025
Guest: Neil Cheong, Co-Founder, GUIDE, Alvin Chin, Co-Founder, GUIDE
A well-prepared data room can make or break your fundraising round. But what exactly belongs in one and how does it evolve as your startup grows?
In this episode of P&L, we speak with Neil Cheong and Alvin Chin, Co-Founders of GUIDE, an early-stage venture studio and advisory firm, to demystify the startup data room. Whether you're pitching angels, preparing for seed, or targeting a Series A raise, your data room is a critical tool to build investor trust and showcase your business’s growth trajectory. We break down:
What to include at each stage: from pitch decks to financial models
Why having a narrative for the underlying numbers (good and bad) is critical
Common mistakes founders make, and how to avoid them
Why understanding your business model, revenue model, and cash flow is vital
How your data room signals traction, readiness, and operational maturity
How to balance transparency with investor relevance
If you're preparing for fundraising or want to sharpen your financial storytelling, this episode is your guide to building a data room that delivers.
Presenter: Roshan Kanesan
Producer: Roshan Kanesan
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