What to Share When You're Raising a Pre-Seed Round
What to Share When You're Raising a Pre-Seed Round
You’ve validated the problem.
You’ve shipped something real.
You’ve got early signals—maybe even early revenue.
Now you’re raising your pre-seed round.
So what should you share on LinkedIn?
Because a fundraising post isn’t just about announcing that you’re raising.
It’s about sparking curiosity, building credibility, and activating your network.
Let’s break down exactly what to say—and how to say it.
🧠 Why Posting Matters When You're Raising
- Investors do read founder content
- Warm intros often start from public posts
- People in your network know investors—they just need the right reason to connect you
- Fundraising is a momentum game—visibility fuels heat
You’re not pitching in the post. You’re inviting a second look.
✅ What to Include in Your Fundraising Post
1. The “Why Now” Hook
“We’ve spent the last 6 months talking to 42 ops teams. We kept hearing the same thing: Slack’s great, but async alignment still sucks.”
Open with the problem—and why it matters right now.
2. Your Traction Snapshot
“Since launching our MVP 8 weeks ago, 11 teams have adopted it. 4 of them are paid.”
No need to inflate. Signal strength with what you do have.
3. What You're Building
“Relay is a lightweight async check-in tool for remote-first B2B teams who want fewer meetings and more momentum.”
Make it easy to understand. One sentence. No buzzwords.
4. The Raise Itself
“We’re raising a $500K pre-seed to go from early signal to scalable onboarding, hiring, and product velocity.”
Be clear, calm, and confident. Not desperate.
5. The CTA
“If you’re an early-stage investor—or know one who cares deeply about the future of remote work—would love to connect.”
Make the ask. Directly and respectfully.
✍️ Example Post
We’re raising our pre-seed.
After 42 customer calls and 2 rebuilds, we found a pattern:
Remote teams are overwhelmed by meetings, but async tools aren’t cutting it.So we built Relay—a simple check-in platform that helps fast-moving B2B teams stay aligned without the meeting bloat.
In our first 8 weeks, 11 teams onboarded. 4 converted to paid. Early signs are promising.
We’re now raising $500K to move from signal to scale.
If you’re investing in workflow tools, remote ops, or early-stage SaaS—let’s chat.
Or if you know someone I should be talking to, I’d be grateful for the intro.
🛠️ Tips for Better Fundraising Posts
- Use numbers. Even early ones.
- Keep the tone optimistic—but grounded
- Share your conviction, not your desperation
- Post updates during the raise—not just at the start
- Add a comment later with the deck or link
🧠 What Else to Post During a Raise
- User quotes that validate the problem
- Screenshots of growth or feedback
- Lessons from pitching (without naming names)
- Gratitude posts when intros or meetings happen
- Progress posts as checks start closing
Keep the story moving. It shows momentum. It builds FOMO.
TL;DR — Post to Attract, Not Pitch
When raising your pre-seed:
- Lead with clarity
- Signal traction
- Ask for conversations, not capital
- Show up consistently
Your post is not the close. It’s the door opener.
P.S.
We built Jerry to help founders share the right stories at the right moment—from pre-seed to Series A.
Turn user quotes, product updates, and pitch learnings into consistent LinkedIn content that earns attention from the right people.