2 min read As 2021 continued to be a year of uncertainty and challenges, we at TEN Capital are thriving. As the investment world stabilizes, startups and growth companies continue to seek Capital, and new companies are formed every day to meet the demands of an increasingly remote workforce. At TEN Capital Network, we were fortunate enough to welcome three new team members. Yayati has come aboard to take over our outreach efforts. Shane took the reins of our events, helping them to grow in number and popularity. We also welcomed Demie, who stepped up to assist cross-departmentally with the extra workload. TEN Capital in 2021 Since January of this year, we gained 72 new ideal Clients out of  477 Startup pitches. We started the year with 12,033 investors and are heading into 2022 with over 15,000. Our investor network includes VCs, Angels, and Family Offices each investing in the Tech, Healthcare, CPG, Energy, and a variety of other spaces. TEN Fundraise Launch The TEN Capital Fundraise Launch Program is a self-paced program that helps startup and growth companies prepare a fundraise campaign. In addition to self-paced training, TEN holds monthly online meetings for answers to your specific questions about valuations, target investors, and readiness for approaching investors. Each month, come prepared with your burning fundraise questions and we’ll answer them in real-time. Do you need help preparing for your fundraise? Speak to a representative today about the TEN Fundraise Launch Program. Click Here TEN Capital Partners TEN Capital introduced our Partner Program in 2021 and today it is thriving. We are thankful to our inaugural partners that have been integral in helping us grow this year, including Arora Project, Investable Mastermind, Kickfurther, New Mexico Angels, Title3Funds, INNP Consulting, Kiwitech, CrowdVision Advisors, LLC, Wiss Early Stage, Keiretsu Forum. Events in 2022 2021 was a big year for TEN Capital Events. Since January, we have hosted 113 events with over 2,100 attendees leading to over 400 unique investor engagements for our clients. We welcomed 87 guests, hosts, panelists, and speakers through formal webinars to casual networking style, virtual events. In 2022, we are kicking into high gear with several new event formats, including TEN Fundraise Launch, TEN Capital Club, TEN Capital Quick Pitch, Angel Investor Insights, The Future of Funding Series, and more. Check out these and all of our upcoming events on our website: http://staging.startupfundingespresso.com/events TEN Capital for Crowdfunding On top of our current programs, TEN Capital now helps you prepare your equity crowdfunding campaign. We can help you: Select the right crowdfunding platform(s) Set funding goals with milestones to achieve. Set up a promotions budget Outline the plan for updates every two weeks — what news to post and when Website review (most investors will research your deal by visiting your website) Update your profile in investor databases such as Crunchbase and others. Speak to a representative today to see how TEN can help your Crowdfunding campaign. Speak to someone today! NEW! Investor Connect Non-Profit TEN Capital and Investor Connect are proud to Introduce Investor Connect Non-Profit. Make a difference! Your donation will go towards educating investors and startups about startup fundraising. Pay it forward with your donation to this cause. We do not charge any fees for this content. We rely upon your donations to extend this work. Donate Now! This Year on Investor Connect and Startup Funding Espresso Top 10 Investor Connect Episodes of 2021: 10. Episode 617 – Mike Audi of TIKI Inc. 9. Episode 620 – Sam Silvershein of Alpha Partners 8. Episode 634 – Brian Parks of Bigfoot Capital 7. Episode 616 – Richard Teideman Angel Investor 6. Episode 627 – Sarah Jennings of Beyond Angel Network 5. Episode 618 – Dr. Raymond Levitt of Blackhorn Ventures LP 4. Episode 625 – Adam Haber, Angel Investor/Trellus 3.  Episode 614 – Ross Darwin of Owl Ventures 2. Episode 608 – Julio Moreno of Santa Cruz Angeles 1. Episode 469 – Archie Cheishvili of GenesisAI Top 5 Startup Funding Espresso Episodes of 2021: 5. How to Manage the Deal Process 4.  Five Key Elements to a Startup Story: The Hero 3. Diligence Report 2.  SAFE Notes vs. Convertible Debt 1.How to Prepare for the Next Raise From the TEN Marketing Department While we had a lot of great content in 2021, there were a few standouts based on feedback from the network: Top 10 Blog Posts for 2021: 10. How to Secure Investor Funding 9. How to Write a Pitch Deck 8. 10 Reasons an Investor Will Pass on Your Deal 7.  Presenting Your Pitch Deck 6. The Most Common Reasons Why Startups Fail to Raise Funding 5. 5 Signs Your Startup Isn’t Ready to Raise Funding 4. SAFE Notes vs. Convertible Debt 3. 5 Things Investors Love to Hear in a Pitch 2. Pitching Angel Investors: Competition & Competitive Advantage 1. The Convertible Note: How Does it Work? Top 5 eGuides of 2021: 5. How to Craft a Startup Story 4. Due Diligence and Leading the Deal 3. Closing the Investor 2. Negotiations and Valuations 1. How to Build a Pitch Deck So from all of us at TEN Capital (Demie, Sam, Yayati, Shane, Lilia, Caitlin, and Hall), we hope you have a healthy, happy, and prosperous 2022. Hall T. Martin is the founder and CEO of the TEN Capital Network. TEN Capital has been connecting startups with investors for over ten years. You can connect with Hall about fundraising, business growth, and emerging technologies via LinkedIn or email: hallmartin@tencapital.group

2 min read As we take a look at the 2020 year in review, we see a year of change, uncertainty, and challenges. It was a transformational year when business shifted online, everyone spent more time with their family, commuting to work became a thing of the past, and much more. At TEN Capital Network, we overcame the challenges through the strength of our team working together. Here are a few highlights from our 2020: TEN Capital in 2020 Since January of this year, we gained 71 new Clients out of 560 Startup pitches. We started the year with 9,700 investors and are heading into 2021 with over 12,000. Our investor network includes VCs, Angels, and Family Offices, each investing in the Tech, Healthcare, CPG, Energy, and a variety of other spaces. Events Moving Online We started 2020 with 7 successful in-person events but shifted quickly online to round out the year with a total of 53 events, hosting 447 total attendees. We also began a brand new series called “Why I Invested.” In each virtually recorded interview, we speak to investors who have previously invested in one or more of our client’s deals. We hear their perspective on what they like about the deal and why they decided to invest. To date, we have had 23 episodes recorded with 27 participating investors and counting. NEW! TEN Capital Partner Program In 2020, we launched theTEN Capital Partner Program. Our Partners have become a big part of our startups’ success through Alternative Funding, Crowdfunding, Accounting, Back Office Services, and so many more.   Inaugural partners include Arora Project, Investable Mastermind, Kickfurther, Title3Funds, INNP Consulting, CrowdVision Advisors, LLC, and Wiss Early Stage. NEW! Podcast Series From Investor Connect In May of 2020, TEN Capital’s Podcast series Investor Connect introduced a brand new show: Investor Perspectives. In each episode of this informative series, Host Hall Martin discusses a chosen, relevant topic with experienced investors from the TEN Capital network. This year we have published a total of 240 Investor Connect episodes and 270 Startup Funding Espressos. In the fall, our Startup Funding Espresso podcast program became a #DailyShot newsletter, delivered daily, directly to your inbox. Each weekday we send out tips and advice for investors and startups alike, each based on our popular podcast series (you can sign up for the #DailyShot newsletter here). Top 10 Investor Connect Episodes of 2020: 10. Episode 319 – Jyri Engestrom of Yes VC 9. Episode 341 – Manuk Hergnyan of Granatus Ventures 8. Episode 442 – Sarah Jennings of Beyond Angels Network Yellow Jacket Fund 7. Episode 367 – Xavier Segura of Tessera Venture Partners 6. Episode 358 – Samy Eissa of Hit Ventures 5. Episode 373 – Charles Sidman of ECS Capital Partners 4. Episode 347 – Maggie Sprenger of Green Cow Venture Capital 3. Episode 388 – David Wadler of Vendorful, Inc. 2. Episode 383 – Randy Myer of Carolina Angel Network 1. Episode 404 – Chelsea Burns of Escaladora Ventures From the TEN Marketing Department While we had a lot of great content in 2020, there were a few standouts based on feedback from the network: Top 10 Blog Posts for 2020: 10. Team Due Diligence 9. The Importance of Non-Financial Factors in Setting Valuation 8.  The Due Diligence Process 7. Technical Due Diilgence 6. Building Investor Engagement 5. Fundraising Metrics That Matter 4. Your Fundraising Growth Story Pt. 1 3.  A Note on Convertible Notes 2. What is the Real Due Diligence Process? 1. How to Close an Investor Top 5 eGuides of 2020: 5. How to Build a Pitch Deck 4. The Impact of Covid on Cannabis Market 3. The Types of Raises 2.  Term Sheets 1. Investor Perspectives on Healthcare Trends post-COVID From all of us at TEN Capital (Sam, Ashley, Lilia, Caitlin, and Hall), we hope you have a healthy, happy, and prosperous 2021. Hall T. Martin is the founder and CEO of the TEN Capital Network. TEN Capital has been connecting startups with investors for over ten years. You can connect with Hall about fundraising, business growth, and emerging technologies via LinkedIn or email: hallmartin@tencapital.group