From Deck to Dollars: Mastering the Fundraise Flow with Jeffrey Fidelman

💸 Growth Capital Podcast - Episode 33 💸

What separates a founder who pitches from one who closes?

In this episode of the Growth Capital Podcast, host Justin Dixon sits down with Jeffrey Fidelman, Founder & CEO of Fidelman & Co., to decode what it really takes to raise money from investors in today’s market.

From creating pitch decks that resonate, to navigating investor psychology and structuring effective calls, Jeffrey shares tactical insights from his years of experience in investment banking, family offices, and now as an advisor to founders raising early-stage capital.

🚀 Whether you're preparing for your seed round or looking to level up your Series A pitch, this episode will show you how to approach fundraising like a pro—from story, to structure, to strategy.

🎯 What you’ll learn:
🔹 Why most pitch meetings fail before they even begin
🔹 The investor psychology every founder needs to understand
🔹 How to structure your calls to turn interest into investment
🔹 The surprising danger of raising too much money
🔹 What $1.7 trillion in undeployed capital means for founders in 2025

 

🔗 Connect with Jeffrey: jeffrey@fidelmanco.com
🌐 Learn more: https://fidelmanco.com

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