Despite initial investor reluctance due to past failures in grocery delivery, we eventually closed a seed round with an investor who believed in us.

Raising the next round of funding is often harder than founders anticipate, especially in a changing economic environment.

Getting the first customer is one of the hardest challenges for founders, and it requires a different approach than what investors might suggest.

Despite progress, raising Series A was challenging due to increased competition in the food startup space, and we faced another setback in securing funding.

Raising a seed round is akin to consumer sales, while raising a Series A is more like enterprise sales, requiring deeper relationships and the ability to educate potential investors about your business.

The hardest part of a startup is getting from idea to traction, which is often where most companies fail.

Fundraising is a significant challenge for founders, and it's crucial to share experiences and insights about it.

When raising a seed round, it's common for software companies to hire one or two engineers to build their product, but founders should handle sales themselves until they achieve product-market fit.

A seed round is typically the first significant amount of money a startup raises, and it can vary widely in size and structure, often without a lead investor involved.