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Is Your Health Tech Innovation Disappearing into the Funding Black Hole?

December 04, 20254 min read

You’ve built something real.

Maybe you’ve launched your MVP.

Maybe you’ve landed your first pilot or early adopters.

But when it comes to raising capital?
It’s like shouting into the void.

Cold emails. No replies.

Demo days. No traction.

Gatekeepers. Dead ends.

Weeks of work, zero movement.

You’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. But you might be one conversation away from changing everything.

Enter: Pitch to Yes

Pitch to Yes is a free, high-impact workshop for early-stage founders in digital health, femtech, mental health, biotech, medtech, and concierge medicine.

It’s designed to help you:

  • Clarify your message so it resonates with real investors

  • Get real-time coaching from fundraising advisors

  • Prepare to enter PulsePoint Path’s Boardroom vetting process for funding, pilots, or acquisition

“Great founders don’t wait for permission. They create their own momentum. This is the room where that starts.” — PulsePoint Path Advisor

Why Most Health Tech Startups Struggle to Raise Capital

Even strong products can fall into the funding black hole. Founders often face:

  • Investor ghosting

  • “Nice idea” responses with no follow-up

  • Endless rejections without useful feedback

And here’s the reality:

  • Only 0.5% of startups receive VC funding.

  • Cold outreach success rate: less than 1%.

  • Founders spend an average of 18 months trying to fundraise.
    (Sources: Forbes, TechCrunch, Crunchbase)

That’s why Pitch to Yes exists — to help you skip the wasted time and build real traction faster.

Need clarity before your next investor meeting?

👉 Download the Pathfinder Overview

Pathfinder helps you simplify your narrative, clarify your offer, and build a message investors act on.

What Makes Pitch to Yes a Game-Changer

Unlike generalist pitch webinars, Pitch to Yes is health-sector specific — built for founders who live at the intersection of innovation and impact.

This isn’t another surface-level session. It’s your first step into a system designed to get founders in front of qualified investors after you’ve been vetted and prepared.

You’ll walk away with:

  • A story that cuts through the noise

  • Messaging that speaks to your ideal investor

  • Coaching that pinpoints what’s working—and what’s not

  • A direct path to our Boardroom for funding, pilots, or acquisition

  • A shot at Showdown, our monthly pitch competition for vetted startups

What You’ll Actually Learn

  • How to explain your startup without jargon or confusion

  • How to show ROI, scalability, and traction in investor language

  • How to deliver with confidence—even under pressure

  • How to build trust before the ask

Want to strengthen your leadership presence as you scale?

👉 Download the Leadership Maximizer Overview

Leadership Maximizer helps founders communicate with authority, align their leadership identity, and build confidence investors can feel.

“Before Pitch to Yes, I had no clue how to tell my story. Afterward, I landed my first pilot site and follow-up funding from an investor who finally ‘got it.’”
Melissa R., Femtech Founder

Who Should Attend

Pitch to Yes is perfect for:

  • Founders in digital health, biotech, femtech, mental health, or concierge medicine

  • Women-led or BIPOC-led ventures

  • Startups with MVPs, early pilots, or initial customers

  • Companies at seed, pre-seed, or early Series A stage

Not sure you’re ready? That’s exactly what this workshop is for.

Here’s What Happens After You Attend

Step 1 — You attend Pitch to Yes
You get expert feedback, refine your message, and showcase your solution.

Step 2 — You may be invited into our Boardroom
If your company aligns with our criteria, you’ll receive next-step support for funding, pilots, or traction.

Step 3 — You’re eligible for Showdown
Our crowd-voted favorite each month earns a free seat at Showdown, PulsePoint Path’s startup pitch event.

This is your invitation into a vetted ecosystem of healthtech investors, partners, and innovators.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Who is this workshop best for?
Any health founder with an MVP, pilot traction, or a vision that’s ready to grow.

Q2: What does it cost?
Nothing. It’s completely free to apply and attend.

Q3: What makes this different from other pitch events?
We don’t just teach you to pitch—we vet you for funding potential. You’ll walk away prepared for real investor conversations.

Q4: What if I’m not fundraising right now?
Perfect. The best time to refine your story is before you’re under pressure.

Ready to Stop Wasting Time?

The funding black hole is real—but you don’t have to stay stuck in it.
You can get in front of the right investors, with a story that actually lands.

Bonus Resources

  • Take the Impact Quotient Quiz: pulsepointpath.com/quiz

  • Follow our LinkedIn Newsletter for weekly insights on fundraising and growth.

  • Listen to the HealthTech Growth Podcast: Listen Here

About PulsePoint Path

PulsePoint Path is the launchpad for BIPOC-led, women-led, and health-focused startups that deserve to be funded and seen.

We dismantle gatekeeping in early-stage healthtech by offering strategy, community, and access to aligned investors.

Through Pitch to Yes and Boardroom, we turn overlooked startups into funded, scalable ventures. We don’t wait for innovation to be discovered—we build the bridge to where it belongs.

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