YoungUpstarts

JUNE 27, 2011

The initial concept and start-up work for Max-Wellness began in September 2008, at just about the same time as the market started to tank. Availability of capital almost instantly dried up. In October 2008, I called a time-out on my plans for Max-Wellness, but I wasn’t ready to shelve the idea altogether.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 22, 2014

“The six venture capital funds and fund managers selected have an excellent reputation of helping build the companies that they fund, and their successes will further strengthen our tech-startup ecosystem.” “In 2010 I traveled Asia, meeting over 80 startups from a dozen countries.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

But after the 2008 collapse, and until around 2015, the small & medium enterprise sectors were struggling to get back on their feet. The stats are now looking better, and even venture capitalists are more prepared to take risks. It’s also an environment that rewards hard work and persistence.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 5, 2018

All these companies sourced venture capital (VC) to launch their companies. This is why, as of 2008, the average VC fund is $350 million. This provides capital for eight to fourteen companies per fund. Even with Venture Capital, Most Startups Fail. The average successful VC-backed startup raises $41 million.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 31, 2016

This was an obstacle I encountered while at Roozt.com, the Etsy-style platform for social entrepreneurs we launched in 2008. The venture garnered great press and put many brands and products in the spotlight, but the fast growth we experienced ultimately led to us putting our nose in front of our skis before we knew it.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 28, 2012

Their patience paid off months later when big name venture capital firms Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and Sequoia Capital invested $25 million in Google. The brand quickly took off and her branded shapewear is estimated to have made $750 million in 2008. TOMS Shoes.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 5, 2013

According to the Angel Capital Association , in 2008, angel investor groups put, on average, $1.77 With the ongoing credit crunch, especially for small businesses, angel investors may well be your best hope of getting your startup off the ground. million into 6.3 investments.

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