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Perhaps you're ready for Series A: http://avc.com/2014/06/what-seed-financing-is-for/

We've never raised money before this. We definitely want to do some kind of seed round, but we don't really have the connections to find the right people.

We're all new to this game. We went to a few "pitch nights" back in March when all we had was an idea and a barely functional MVP, but they're all really theatrical and honestly we'd rather just sit down and talk with someone. We just don't have a clue about how to find those people.

Why do you want to raise money (i.e. sell part of the company)? It sounds like you can grow organically, maybe raising your prices is in order?

Agreed, it seems like money might not be the barrier here. It also sounds like you are still bootstrapping (so to speak). You've identified a market, which seems to grow organically.

Some (traditional business) problems you might have.

- Sales. Looks like you need boots on the ground to get small businesses to advertise and owners to list property

- Acquisition. How are customers (ie renters) finding you.

- Advertising? Are you at the point where you need to spend money to advertise? Small scope might be useful here: local ads, flyers, etc...

My suggestion, target your next (physically close) market, apply and refine your existing strategy. Find a more remote market, and see what's required to replicate your local success.

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