#162 | How To Fund Your Medical Device Startup Without Giving Away the Farm

Raising investment as a healthcare founder isn’t about better science it’s about understanding investors.In this episode of The H-Files, we’re joined by Scott Kelly, CEO of Black Dog Venture Partners and founder of VC Fast Pitch, to break down how healthcare and health-tech startups can raise funding without losing control of their company.Scott shares practical insights from working with thousands of founders and investors worldwide, including:How healthcare startups can get in front of investors without warm introductionsWhat investors really look for beyond clinical data and technologyHow to pitch healthcare innovation in a way investors care aboutCommon fundraising mistakes that cost founders equityHow to think about valuation, dilution, and milestone-based fundraisingWhy building investor relationships early is critical to successful raisesWhether you’re a healthcare founder, health-tech entrepreneur, or early-stage startup planning a fundraise, this episode will help you pitch smarter, protect your equity, and avoid costly mistakes.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/l6gxX9_vJeQListen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hands-on-business-the-h-files-unlocking-growth/id1548129226📝 Join the mailing list to get the show notes for every episode here: https://thesalesaccelerationformula.com/podcast-show-notes#healthcare #podcast #hfiles #businessgrowth #investing #startup #healthtech