Do you have a business idea but not enough money to get it off the ground? Or maybe you’ve started your business already but need an influx of cash to push it to the next level. In either case, seed funding could be the answer.

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This was the case for Pollen Solutions startup, who raised $1 million last year, and this year are raising $2 million more. In this interview, we talk to the founders about how they find and pitch to investors and just what it takes to stand out and receive funding.

Founded in 2018, Pollen Systems uses drones, planes, thermal cameras, and IoT devices to provide farmers actionable insights into their crops. With all that high-tech equipment, they needed a big investment of capitol to get their idea off the ground.

They raised that money largely thanks to their award-winning pitch skills. The pitch is one of the most crucial steps of securing seed funding. The folks at Pollen Systems won the GeekWire Elevator Pitch Competition in 2019, so business owners will want to listen to their expert advice.

If you’ve never considered seed funding as an option before, think about what your business could do with more financial resources. The right investors can take you from surviving to thriving in less time than you might believe.

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To find out more about Pollen Systems, visit: http://www.pollensystems.com/

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Here's another great video we recommend on seed funding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RAs9Y5wwDo

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Timecodes:
0:00 Intro
1:50 Keith’s Story
3:20 Seed Funding
4:06 Finding Investors
5:48 Pitch Deck
6:47 Helping Farms Save Money and Time
8:08 Advice On Raising Capital
9:47 Showing The Printer
11:11 Angel Investor and Venture Capital Difference
12:17 Agricultural Technologist
13:30 How Many Investors Were Pitched
14:39 Getting The Attention Of Investors
15:42 Most important Thing About A Pitch Deck
17:06 Customer Web Portal Access
18:31 Outro