Being in the red-hot daily deal space probably helped with raising a big round too.
It seems that the key step, other than getting traction is "build relationships with potential investors". Can you elaborate how you did this? Cold calling/emailing?
It seems that the key step, other than getting traction is "build relationships with potential investors". Can you elaborate how you did this? Cold calling/emailing?
With regards to meeting investors, it's actually fairly easy. It's their job to meet with you. I would recommend meeting with the young VC's at firms first. You can also find investors at most tech events.
We haven't raised a series A yet, but the feedback is quite useful. We also get free advice and introductions to people that can help us prove our thesis.