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Startup Fundraising Strategy

Startup Fundraising Strategy

Navigating the Challenges of International Fundraising for Startups

Sep 30, 2026 · 10 min · 7 segments

As startups increasingly look beyond their borders for funding, understanding the nuances of international fundraising becomes essential. This discussion will focus on the unique challenges and…

As startups increasingly look beyond their borders for funding, understanding the nuances of international fundraising becomes essential. This discussion will focus on the unique challenges and opportunities that arise when seeking capital from foreign investors. Founders who have successfully raised funds from international sources will share their experiences, highlighting the importance of cultural awareness, regulatory considerations, and effective communication strategies. Listeners will gain insights into how to adapt their fundraising approaches for different markets, ensuring they can tap into global investment opportunities while navigating potential pitfalls.

As startups increasingly look beyond their borders for funding, understanding the nuances of international fundraising becomes essential. This discussion will focus on the unique challenges and…

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Speakers: Lily ChangGuestDavid HartleyHost

Top entities: Seoul×7 South Korea Germany×2 Japan×2 Europe×2

Adapting the Pitch to Investor Archetypes1:53 – 4:35

David HartleyHost

1:53

Start with that soul pitch.

David HartleyHost

1:55

The deck that worked at home, what didn't land there? It was Peak

Lily ChangGuest

2:00

Valley.

Lily ChangGuest

2:01

We opened with the audacious vision, then a total addressable market slide that was generous.

Lily ChangGuest

2:08

We framed it as disrupting an entire ecosystem.

David HartleyHost

2:12

The mandatory We Change the World page.

David HartleyHost

2:16

Classic.

Lily ChangGuest

2:17

Then, the hockey stick.

Lily ChangGuest

2:19

Wild growth in years 3, 4, 5.

Lily ChangGuest

2:22

In the U.S., that gets people leaning in.

Lily ChangGuest

2:24

In that room in Seoul, you could feel the air leave.

Lily ChangGuest

2:28

Tangible.

David HartleyHost

2:29

They just didn't buy it? It

Lily ChangGuest

2:31

wasn't disbelief.

Lily ChangGuest

2:33

It was prudence.

Lily ChangGuest

2:34

A blunt debrief later made it obvious.

Lily ChangGuest

2:37

They weren't shopping for a lottery ticket.

Lily ChangGuest

2:39

They wanted a partner.

Lily ChangGuest

2:40

They needed a careful, likely path to profitability in the first 18 to, wait, 24? No, 18 to 24 months.

Lily ChangGuest

2:49

That range matters.

Lily ChangGuest

2:51

My five-year moonshot read like a five-year fantasy.

Lily ChangGuest

2:54

Risk, not opportunity.

David HartleyHost

2:56

That's the hinge.

David HartleyHost

2:58

Different investor archetypes.

David HartleyHost

3:00

A lot of US venture plays the portfolio game.

SeoulCityCapital of South Korea
94%7 mentions
South KoreaCountryCountry in East Asia
81%1 mention
GermanyCountryCountry in Europe
63%2 mentions
JapanCountryCountry in East Asia
63%2 mentions
EuropeContinentContinent
44%2 mentions
AsiaContinentContinent
31%1 mention
United KingdomCountryCountry in Europe
19%1 mention
SubtextEntity
6%1 mention

Trust BuildingBusiness > Finance > Investment
FinanceBusiness
Investor RelationsBusiness > Finance > Investment > Pitching
Cultural DifferencesBusiness > Finance > Investment
International BusinessBusiness > Finance > Investment > Cultural Differences
Cultural IntelligenceBusiness > Finance > Investment > Trust Building
Investor RelationsBusiness > Entrepreneurship > Startup Culture
PitchingBusiness > Finance > Investment
Risk ManagementBusiness > Finance > Investment
Investor ExpectationsBusiness > Finance > Investment > Risk Management
Startup CultureBusiness > Entrepreneurship
Business
NetworkingBusiness > Entrepreneurship > Startup Culture > Investor Relations
InvestmentBusiness > Finance
EntrepreneurshipBusiness

Adapting the Pitch to Investor Archetypes1:53 – 4:35

David HartleyHost

1:53

Start with that soul pitch.

David HartleyHost

1:55

The deck that worked at home, what didn't land there? It was Peak

Lily ChangGuest

2:00

Valley.

Lily ChangGuest

2:01

We opened with the audacious vision, then a total addressable market slide that was generous.

Lily ChangGuest

2:08

We framed it as disrupting an entire ecosystem.

David HartleyHost

2:12

The mandatory We Change the World page.

David HartleyHost

2:16

Classic.

Lily ChangGuest

2:17

Then, the hockey stick.

Lily ChangGuest

2:19

Wild growth in years 3, 4, 5.

Lily ChangGuest

2:22

In the U.S., that gets people leaning in.

Lily ChangGuest

2:24

In that room in Seoul, you could feel the air leave.

Lily ChangGuest

2:28

Tangible.

David HartleyHost

2:29

They just didn't buy it? It

Lily ChangGuest

2:31

wasn't disbelief.

Lily ChangGuest

2:33

It was prudence.

Lily ChangGuest

2:34

A blunt debrief later made it obvious.

Lily ChangGuest

2:37

They weren't shopping for a lottery ticket.

Lily ChangGuest

2:39

They wanted a partner.

Lily ChangGuest

2:40

They needed a careful, likely path to profitability in the first 18 to, wait, 24? No, 18 to 24 months.

Lily ChangGuest

2:49

That range matters.

Lily ChangGuest

2:51

My five-year moonshot read like a five-year fantasy.

Lily ChangGuest

2:54

Risk, not opportunity.

David HartleyHost

2:56

That's the hinge.

David HartleyHost

2:58

Different investor archetypes.

David HartleyHost

3:00

A lot of US venture plays the portfolio game.

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