It’s here! I’m excited to publish CREAM officially. As a reminder, CREAM is not to be confused with Wu-Tang’s 1993 song.

Instead, CREAM is a framework that founders can follow through every step of the VC fundraising process - from deciding if they should raise in the first place to maintaining relationships with investors that pass.

1. Consider if VC fundraising is for you
2. Ready your documents
3. Establish an investor pipeline
4. Activate your fundraising round
5. Maintain relationships

It’s a proven strategy that has worked for me and other successful founders I’ve had the privilege to speak with. My goal is to share this knowledge and help other early-stage Black and underrepresented founders more easily access what is, unfortunately, the most available source for us.