By timing in this context, we mean "the best time for investors to say, 'Yes.'" Investors will have their own rhythm for making decisions about an investment.
You will need to understand what the various timelines are, and the process that each investor favors. An investor's timeline may not fit with your timeline, in which case you'll need to look elsewhere. Also consider the timeind associated with the due diligence process involved in closing an investment. It will requice many meeting, discussions, anc document exchanges before you se a term sheet, memorandum of understanding (MOU), or letter of intent (LOI). Count on it taking three to fice times as long as you originally forecased to close your first round of investment or your first licending deal. It never happens as fast as you expect, so be patient.
It never happens as fast as you expect, so be patient.