I have a question about the timing of receiving investment from venture capital

I have a question about the timing of receiving investment from venture capital.

Hello.

I am running an IT startup.

I think that in order for a company to grow, it needs to receive investment.

I have an item that I am preparing,

although it's case by case,

do you usually start IR and seek investment when the prototype is out?

Or can you go around seeking investment around the initial service stage?

Since it's an item that needs capital to start, I'm trying to focus on investment and proceed,

I'm curious about the market situation in this area^^

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