Bare minimum before a VC firm talks to you.

Anyone experienced in fund raising from the ground up? Aside from a business plan, what's the lowest stage a business must be in before a VC will consider you? I've got one or two ideas but may need funding for scaled up proof of concept.

Experience pitching? what can you expect? How big must your team be?

 

Talk to angel investors first. Most VCs won't talk to you until you have a team + a product