I started Atrium, a technology-enabled law firm for startups, to solve the legal challenges I faced as an entrepreneur.

We realized that to grow our business, we needed to raise capital, as we had no money in the bank after three years of operation, and we didn't want to remain a lifestyle business.

Despite initial struggles, we showed some growth, prompting an investor to suggest we raise a Series A round, which I eagerly prepared for.

We raised money for the first time after five years of existence, once we had a clear picture of our market and customer traction.

After raising funds, we aim to expand across the country and enhance our defensibility in the market.

Raising funds can take time, and it's essential to build relationships with potential investors rather than rushing the process.

I had no choice but to bootstrap my company for the first year. I focused on optimizing for a fast and efficient fundraising process because I was warned that a long fundraising process could kill a company.

We raised both equity and debt to finance our operations, allowing us to provide landlords with cash upfront while maintaining a sustainable business model.

In the early days, we struggled to raise money, which taught us to focus on solving real problems and to build an efficient, profitable business from day one.