Fundraising pipeline template: free, editable diagram

Target list, intros, meetings, diligence, close. This starter has 9 steps and 1 decision points. Open it as a real canvas with shapes and arrows you can restyle, extend and share, then turn the action steps into tasks.

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noyesDecide the raiseBuild a target investor listFinish deck and data roomWarm intros and first callsInvestor interested?Note feedback and move onPartner meeting and diligenceNegotiate term sheetClose and wire funds

What is in this template

9 steps, 1 of them decisions, in diagram order. Rename, remove or add branches once it is on your canvas.

  1. 1Decide the raise
  2. 2Build a target investor list
  3. 3Finish deck and data room
  4. 4Warm intros and first calls
  5. 5Investor interested?
  6. 6Note feedback and move on
  7. 7Partner meeting and diligence
  8. 8Negotiate term sheet
  9. 9Close and wire funds
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  prep([icon:target Decide the raise]) ==> list[icon:list-details Build a target investor list]
  list ==> deck[icon:presentation Finish deck and data room]
  deck ==> intros[icon:heart-handshake Warm intros and first calls]
  intros ==> interest{Investor interested?}
  interest -->|no| pass([icon:ban Note feedback and move on])
  interest ==>|yes| diligence[icon:file-search Partner meeting and diligence]
  diligence ==> terms[icon:file-text Negotiate term sheet]
  terms ==> close([icon:circle-check Close and wire funds])
  classDef tone-accent fill:#fae8ff
  class prep tone-accent
  classDef tone-info fill:#dbeafe
  class list,deck,intros,diligence,terms tone-info
  classDef tone-warning fill:#fef3c7
  class interest tone-warning
  classDef tone-danger fill:#fee2e2
  class pass tone-danger
  classDef tone-success fill:#dcfce7
  class close tone-success

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Questions

What is the fundraising pipeline template?
Target list, intros, meetings, diligence, close. It is a starting diagram you adapt to your own process.
Can I edit it?
Yes. It opens as normal shapes and bound arrows: rename steps, add branches, restyle, and collaborate live once you have an account.
Do I need an account?
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