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0 to Funded: The SF Fundraising Playbook
Stop Pitching. Start Closing.You’re a brilliant builder stuck playing a game nobody taught you the rules to.
While you’re perfecting your product, well-connected founders are raising millions with half-baked MVPs. They’re not smarter than you – they just know how Silicon Valley fundraising actually works.
This isn’t another book of inspirational founder stories or recycled Medium posts. It’s the tactical playbook that transforms fundraising from a desperate scramble into a predictable system.
Why This Book ExistsAfter watching 3,600+ founders pitch since 2018, venture capitalist Vinit Bhansali discovered something shocking: 90% of founders fail at fundraising for the same fixable reasons. Not because their ideas are bad. Not because they can’t build. But because they’re following outdated advice written for founders who already have every advantage.
This book is the antidote; a systematic guide built specifically for:
Engineers who’d rather code than schmooze
Scientists diving into commercialization
International founders navigating Silicon Valley for the first time
First-time founders without large networks or Big Tech pedigrees
What You’ll MasterThe Pre-Fundraise Setup
How to get warm intros when you don’t know anyone
The 3-line pitch that gets forwarded
Why your ask matters more than your valuation
The 30-Day Fundraising Sprint
Three proven methods to structure your raise (pick one based on YOUR network)
The exact investor outreach sequence that maximizes yes rates
How to turn every “no” into two new introductions
The Post-Fundraise Focus
What to do (and never do) after closing your round
How to maintain momentum without burning cash
Real Tactics. Real Results.No theory. No fluff. Just battle-tested tactics like:
The exact worksheet to track 100+ investor conversations
Word-for-word templates for warm intro requests
The critical difference between “No” and “Not Yet” (and why it matters)
How to run parallel processes that create FOMO without being dishonest
Who’s Behind ThisVinit Bhansali isn’t your typical VC. He built three profitable companies (two exits) before becoming an investor. Since 2018, he’s evaluated 50+ startups monthly, invested in dozens, and helped hundreds more refine their pitches. LinkedIn named him a Top Voice in Entrepreneurship, where 229,000 founders follow his unfiltered advice.
He wrote this book for one reason: Fundraising shouldn’t be a mystery reserved for insiders.
Stop Googling “How to Raise Money” at 2 AMEvery day you spend fumbling through fundraising is a day not spent building your company. This playbook turns fundraising from an art into a process-one you can execute, measure, and complete.
If you’re ready to stop hoping and start closing, your fundraising transformation begins on page one.
“Most fundraising advice is written by people who’ve never actually raised money. I’ve been on both sides of 3,600+ pitches. This is what actually works.” -Vinit Bhansali
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