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Start Me Up

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Introduction

mark macleodCFO

AdvisorInvestor

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VC & Gaming

211M Monthly Actives$ 5B valuation3.5 yearsWTF!

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VC & Gaming

Social / CasualDisruptionMobilityVirality / EfficiencyEngagement

Drivers

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VC & Gaming

Platforms / PlumbingVirtual Goods / Worlds*Some* Games

What is Getting Funded (Canada)

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VC & Gaming

Custom Development ShopsMost Independent Studios

What is NOT Getting Funded (Canada)

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What VCs Look For

Team (aka “Magic”)Traction & MetricsOpportunity Size

Speed, ScaleClear Exits

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What VCs Look For

Domain ExpertiseCapitalFunding Content

Challenges in Getting Funded (Canada)

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fundraising tips

strategic

what to expect

be preparedtime fundraising to buzzParallel not serialgo local first

you will be rejected (a lot)smaller amounts6 months + (VC)

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fundraising tips

play the game

in your corner

love @ 1st sightgo for the “no”create urgency

advisorsno agentsangels are your friends

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who’s got money

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thank you

mark macleodtwitter: @startupcfoWeb:

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