Red flags when you're evaluating new investors?

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Watch out for middlemen who say they can raise money or introduce you to investors. Many of them are useless or or cause more damage and cost than good. Ask them in detail about other deals they closed.

Also understand your investors portfolio and exit plans. Be sure you fully understand what they want to do with your company after they invested in it.

Startup therapy podcast recently did an episode on this worth a listen

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