u/BedBoth5419

I often hear that fundraising takes much longer than most founders expect, which makes me wonder when the preparation should actually begin. Is it something you start a few weeks before contacting investors, or should you be preparing months in advance by organizing financials, improving your pitch, and researching potential investors?

For founders who have already gone through the process, what did your preparation timeline look like? Looking back, was there anything you wish you had started earlier? I'm trying to avoid rushing into fundraising before everything is ready, but I also don't want to spend so much time preparing that I miss good opportunities.