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Cosmic Conversations
B2B tech startup growth insights from the UK’s top VCs.
Join Matthew Codd, an experienced SaaS sales expert, as he interviews the UK's leading VC's to discover the state of the current investment landscape and to give startup founders they insights they need to scale successfully. From how to pitch to knowing if VC or Angel is right for you, we give you the inside track from those leading startup investment.
This is Cosmic Conversations.
Cosmic Conversations
Why most startups fail to raise: The harsh truth about VC funding with David Levine
In this episode, I sit down with David Levine, founder of Manchester Angels, to dig into why so many early-stage B2B tech startups struggle to secure funding.
We addressed the biggest misconceptions about VC funding, the real reasons founders get rejected, and why investors aren’t short on cash - they’re short on investable businesses.
David shares his perspective as both a founder and investor, explaining why go-to-market strategies are often the weakest part of a startup’s pitch, what VCs and angels really look for in a founding team, and why warm introductions matter far more than cold outreach.
Plus, we talked about the fundraising “pay-to-pitch” trap that too many founders fall for and how to avoid wasting your time chasing the wrong investors.
If you’re a B2B tech founder thinking about raising capital, this is the episode you need to hear before you send another pitch deck.
Find out more:
David Levine (guest)
Connect with David on LinkedIn
Find out more about the Manchester Angels
Matthew Codd (host)
Find out more about my business, Cosmic Partners
