The Startup Fundraising Playbook with Nathan Beckord

Purpose Driven Capital

Raising capital is one of the biggest challenges any founder will face, but it doesn’t have to be guesswork. In this episode of Purpose Driven Capital, host Matt Johns sits down with Nathan Beckord, founder of Foundersuite and Fundingstack, to unpack the realities of startup fundraising and investing.

Nathan draws on over two decades of experience, from his early days in investment banking at JP Morgan to building platforms that have helped startups raise more than $17 billion. He shares why fundraising is really just a sales process, the most common mistakes founders make when seeking capital, and how to build momentum that gets investors excited rather than cautious.

Listeners will also gain insight into the other side of the table: angel investing. Nathan explains how new angels can start slow, develop a thesis, and create a brand that attracts the right deals. He also discusses the critical importance of investor updates, why “stale” deals can kill your fundraising chances, and how to craft a cap table that becomes your startup’s dream team.

If you’ve ever wondered how to raise capital for your startup, what makes a pitch deck stand out, or how to get started as an angel investor, this episode is packed with clear, actionable advice, delivered with a purpose-driven lens.

Tune in to discover how ethical wealth-building, smart fundraising strategy, and investor relationships can transform the startup journey.

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1. Introduction to the Alternative Investor Show (00:00:00)

2. Meet Sean O'Dowd: From Consulting to Real Estate (00:00:16)

3. Personal Insights: Family and Rowing (00:01:10)

4. Sean's Journey at BCG (00:03:28)

5. Founding Scholastic Capital (00:05:45)

6. Investment Strategy: Single Family Homes in Elite School Districts (00:07:05)

7. Operational Excellence and Data-Driven Management (00:14:25)

8. Future Plans and Investor Relations (00:19:40)

9. Conclusion and Final Thoughts (00:26:20)