You’ve pitched your idea. You’ve had the meeting. But the term sheet still isn’t landing. Sound familiar?
In this episode, Matt Haycox breaks down the brutal truth behind why investors keep ghosting you, and exactly what to do about it. No fluff. No theory. Just straight-talking insight from a founder and investor who’s funded over £750 million into UK businesses.
Matt shares the 8 biggest reasons investors walk away, and how to turn your pitch into a deal-closing machine.
In this 9-minute masterclass:
- The #1 mistake founders make in their pitch decks.
- Why your financials are costing you the deal.
- How to make investors want to follow up.
- The power of building relationships before the pitch.
- What to say in the room to actually get a term sheet.
If you’re raising capital and getting nowhere, this episode is your cheat sheet. Cut the bollocks, close the gap, and get the deal done.
Links:
→ Download The Power of One – Matt’s no-bollocks guide to scaling and selling: https://site.matt-haycox.com/the-power-of-one
→ Want Matt’s eyes on your pitch deck? Book a 15-min Power Call: https://calendly.com/matthaycox/15-min-discounted-coaching-call-with-matt-haycox?back=1
Connect with Matt Haycox, No BS Business Podcast Host & 8-Figure Entrepreneur.
I’m Matt Haycox, entrepreneur, investor, and your straight-talking guide to building a business that actually works. I’ve raised over £750M, built (and rebuilt) 8-figure companies, and learned the hard way what it really takes to win.
On No Bollocks with Matt Haycox, I cut through the bollocks to bring you raw conversations with 7–8 figure founders, investors, and experts who’ve been there, done it, and got the scars to prove it. No hype, no theory, just actionable strategies you can use today to start, grow, and scale your business.
Whether you’re stuck in your 9–5, building your side hustle, or trying to hit your first £100k month, this is your go-to podcast for entrepreneur tips, startup growth strategies, raising capital, building a personal brand, and avoiding the costly mistakes most founders make.
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