Vested Interest

Pitch Your  Ecommerce Brand To Venture Capital Investors

Gorgias' Vested Interest helps merchants who are ready to scale by connecting them with investors.
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On each online episode: Three pre-selected Ecomm brands will have 15 minutes to pitch their business and their vision in front of three VC + PE investors who are looking for their next investments.

At least 1 brand per episode will be guaranteed a follow-up call with Investors, 3 months free of Gorgias, a web optimization audit from a Gorgias Premier partner agency and other perks from Gorgias’ partners.

Next Online Pitch Episode: April 12, 2022

Don't miss the opportunity. Apply now!

Apply to Pitch my Business
Investors participating in Vested Interest include:

If want to put fuel on the fire, then get ready for the pitch of a lifetime. Similar to Shark Tank & Dragons Den, you will pitch your business to the investors, who will ask you about your costs, profits, operations, customer demographic, product, and more.

Are you ready to scale with the help of investors? Then apply below!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to provide to qualify for this offer?
In order to qualify, please fill out the application. Your participation is dependent on the number of applicants we receive, and the investors we have on the panel each episode. For example, if investors on the panel are focused on Series A investments at $5MM, while you are focused on raising a seed round at $750,000, then you may not be selected for that particular episode. 
What do you need to get started?
A one page summary of your investment round, and a prepared 10 minute presentation. 
What are some best practices for putting together an investment one-pager and deck?
1. A background on your company: where you came from, what you do, how the idea came about, and where you stand today.
2. How many team members.
3. Why there’s a need in the market for your product.
4. How much you’re looking to raise.
5. What you’d use the capital for.
6. What differentiates you from the competition?
7. Stats: your revenues (with projections), reviews, return rate, average order value, returning customer rate, order numbers, etc.
How long should my presentation be?
Your presentation should be no longer than 10 minutes long, with 10 minutes for panel questioning. 
How much investment should you ask for?
It depends - some companies look to raise $500,000, while others might look to raise $5M. You’ll need to have a plan for how you would use the capital to justify your ask.
How much equity should you part with?
It depends - keep in mind that with each round you raise, you further dilute current shareholders, including yourself as a founder.
How much involvement will the VC or PE firm have in your business?
It depends - PE firms will often invest with a majority stake in companies, addressing issues with some aspects of operational efficiency. Therefore, they are focused on improving those inefficiencies to then make the business profitable. VC firms, on the other hand, will often look to invest with less of a stake in high growth potential companies, providing capital for companies to use in a variety of ways. 
Where does the event take place ? 
The event is 100% online. The goal is to let people from everywhere apply and pitch their brand.
I am an investor, can I participate ?
All investors are welcomed. Click to this link to contact us and we will come back to you shortly.
Apply as an investor.

Additional Resources

The Ultimate Guide to Raising Funds for Ecommerce Brands
Get Access to Growth Capital and Business Metrics via our partners at Clearco
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