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VC Funding in 2020: What Investors Look for in Startups

ReadWriteStart

According to Ben Narasin , “in 2020, investors will require firmer governance and oversight structures to safeguard against negative impact and ensure these protections are mandated in their term sheets.”. This may probably drive entrepreneurs to alternative funding options, such as equity crowdfunding.

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A Look at What’s Fueling Startup Investments in Colombia

ReadWriteStart

These markets have brought us to 2020 — outpacing them all — is Colombia. Colombia has a few industries with massive potential for disruptive transformation , in particular, health and finance. A solid foundation of government support. The government creates programs to help entrepreneurs.

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Utilizing Financial Aid During a Global Crisis: A Guide for Business Owners

The Startup Magazine

From government loans and grants to private investment opportunities, there was an abundance of resources available for those who needed it most. . To help combat the effects of this global crisis, the US government created several programs to provide relief and assistance to those companies in need. Government Grants.

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Covid-19 is a marathon, not a sprint, for startups in US, UK and Israel

VC Cafe

The $349 billion aid package issued by the US Government and distributed in the form of SBA loans was quickly gobbled up by a large number of applications, many of which were from venture-backed or PE-backed startups. This is part of Israel’s Ministry of Finance NIS 1.2 Help is not exactly on the way. Meanwhile in Europe.

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Action Today for CFO’s

Steve Blank

And the minute he talks about financing I shut up and take notes. If appropriate, offer to sign a longer agreement in exchange for lower cash payments in 2020 and 2021. Award equity to employees equal to the value of their reduced salaries. Some companies, and perhaps some governments, may default. Cut marketing by x%.

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Working for Equity Instead of Cash

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Intuit 2020 Research Report. Emergent Research works with corporate, government and non-profit clients. Working for Equity Instead of Cash. has an article on service firms waiving their fees and instead taking equity in their clients. I am very picky about the companies I am willing to take equity from.

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Funding for Women-Owned Businesses

Women Entrepreneurs Can

Fortunately, the business funding gender gap is narrowing, and larger shares of debt and equity capital are going to women-owned ventures, in part because more women are in lending and investing decision-making positions. Federal government agencies require SBA-approved certification as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).

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