FAB Investor Framework
Founders, advisors & backers — a working framework
Investor framework · v2
Should you take on investors?
Two paths to walk through before any term sheet. Operators on one side, investors on the other — same forest, different trail. Pick your role to begin.
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“The day you plant the seed is not the day you eat the fruit. Work forward from what you need for Unit 1 — not backward from a dream of 10 units.”
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Reporting cadence + format
Monthly P&L minimum. Agree on the form, frequency, and who sends it.
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Communication expectations
What to share, when, and how — especially bad news. No blindsiding allowed.
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Milestone-tied disbursements
Investment dollars unlock as specific deliverables are met. Not a lump sum.
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Exit strategy
What happens when things go sideways? Define it before you need it.