Raise Millions by Hustle Fund VC Page 116 CHAPTER SIX What to do after an investor verbally commits An investor may tell you “Yes, I want to invest” but the hard work is not over yet. Here are some things we recommend you do before you officially accept their money, along with expectations about what happens next. Do your due diligence on investors It’s normal for early-stage startups to grow for 7-10 years before getting acquired or creating an IPO. This means that founders will interact with their investors for a long time. As Eric puts it, you’re hustlefund.vc / @hustlefundvc