The Funding Ask Slide: How to Make it Better?

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Asking for money isn't always as straightforward as it seems. Ask for too much, and you can end up looking for funds for months or years on end. Fail to show ho
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The funding ask is the final stage of your fundraising pitch. It often consists of two parts: the ask itself and a description of the use of funds. Here, you explain the sum you are raising, how you will use it, and what it will achieve for the business. A flawless funding ask slide alone won't secure you the round, it will do something equally important: it won’t blow your chances. The information discussed below will help you with that. The vital use of a funds slide must convince investors that you know what to do with the money they might give you.