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How to run a pre-seed raise

The full sequence — from writing the brief to confirming the wire — with the decisions that actually move a round.

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Elena MarlowCo-founder & CEO · Arx
16 min read
8 steps
In this guide
  1. Write the brief
  2. Build the pipeline
  3. Ship the deck
  4. Take the meeting
  5. Open the data room
  6. Structure the round
  7. Send updates
  8. Close the wire

<p>A pre-seed round is, in the limit, a sequence. You write a list of investors, you ship a deck, you take meetings, you open a data room, you sign SAFEs, the money lands.</p>