If it's a great product with lots of potential, the startup may already have an oversubscribed round so you'll have to pitch them on why you should be allowed i

If it's a great product with lots of potential, the startup may already have an oversubscribed round so you'll have to pitch them on why you should be allowed in. It's best if you can bring something other than $50k to the table since a startup is always looking for someone who can provide either mentoring, connections, and help with other aspects of their strategy.