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title: "From Start to Finish: A Timeline of the Fundraising Process"
date: "2020-12-10T12:29:32+00:00"
url: "https://europe.republic.com/academy/from-start-to-finish-a-timeline-of-the-fundraising-process"
description: "Unfamiliar with the timeline of the fundraising process? Navigate the fundraising process with ease from start to finish using our comprehensive timeline."
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# From Start to Finish: A Timeline of the Fundraising Process

At Republic Europe, we often get asked by Founders what the fundraising process looks like, and when they should start planning for it. Our answer is always the same: start planning as soon as possible. Simply put, the better you prepare, the more successful your round will be.

## Timeline of the fundraising process

### **6 months out**

1. Work out [how much money you need](https://europe.republic.com/academy/how-much-funding-should-you-raise-3-things-to-think-about/) to reach the next level. It’s good to have a minimum and maximum.
2. Write a pitch deck or investment memorandum explaining your story, and how you’re going to use this money to reach new heights. Some helpful resources:
    - [Pitch Deck Examples](https://europe.republic.com/academy/pitch-deck-examples/)
    - [Pitch Deck Template](https://europe.republic.com/academy/investment-pitch-deck-template/)
    - [A Guide to Pitch Deck Design](https://europe.republic.com/academy/how-to-design-your-startups-pitch-deck-and-craft-its-content/)
3. Go to trusted individuals in your network and get feedback on your deck. This also has the dual effect of letting people know you’re fundraising without bluntly asking them to invest.

### **5 months out**

4. Start arranging investment meetings with your network. Useful resources:
    - [7 Top Tips for a Great Pitch](https://europe.republic.com/academy/7-top-tips-for-a-great-pitch/)
    - [How to Find, Approach and Pitch to Angel Investors](https://europe.republic.com/academy/how-to-find-approach-and-pitch-to-angel-investors/)
    - [Top 22 UK Active Angel Investor Networks](https://europe.republic.com/academy/top-22-uk-active-angel-investor-networks/)
5. Get an initial commitment; only verbal required. Keep booking meetings.

### **4 months out**

**START YOUR FUNDRAISING JOURNEY (to extend your network)**

6. [Apply to raise](https://europe.republic.com/raise/apply) and a member of the team will be in touch if your business is suitable.
7. Plan outreach to your community and extended network with initial information gained from the call. Useful resource:
    - [Investor outreach: How to Turn Your Personal Network Into a Community of Investors](https://europe.republic.com/academy/turn-personal-network-into-community-of-investors/)
8. Have a strategy meeting with someone at Republic Europe. At the end of this call, you should have a plan in place to distribute the fundraising campaign. Useful resource:
    - [Planning Your Marketing Activity by Campaign Stage](https://europe.republic.com/academy/planning-your-marketing-activity-by-campaign-stage/)

### **3 months out**

9. [Write your campaign pitch](https://europe.republic.com/academy/writing-your-campaign-pitch/), and submit legal and DD information. Respond to review requests from the Republic Europe team.
10. [Tell your community](https://europe.republic.com/academy/how-to-customise-your-campaign-communication-by-investor-type/) you’re crowdfunding, collect initial interest (through a pre-registration page).
11. Create your campaign video.

### **2 months out**

12. Go privately live on the platform and get all your community to invest in this “priority access” phase.
13. Go publicly live. The investment is now available to everyone.
14. [Ensure EVERYONE knows](https://europe.republic.com/academy/3-tips-to-get-your-campaigns-social-media-timing-and-content-right/) about your campaign. Customers, friends, family, LinkedIn contacts, acquaintances, dogs. If people don’t know about your campaign they can’t invest.

### **14 days out**

15. Close your campaign. Investment documentation is drafted and signed.
16. The money lands in your bank account – JOB DONE!

## **Are you interested in raising funds with Republic Europe?**

 [Apply to raise](https://europe.republic.com/raise/apply/) now and if your business is suitable, a member of the team will be in touch.

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