Gust

SEPTEMBER 27, 2014

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Angel Groups 159

Angel Groups Elevator Pitch Software Review Deal Flow 159

Gust

DECEMBER 23, 2011

But this just illustrates the point that all sorts of businesses built on personal expertise – design skills, niche knowledge, industry relationships, etc. Similarly, start calling VCs if your customer acquisition costs can only be recaptured over a substantial period of time. — can indeed thrive without VCs ruining the party.

Intellectual Property 127

Intellectual Property Balance Sheet Dilution Bootstrapping 127

Gust

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

For instance, if your company is only a few weeks old and you have zero customers and your product offering is still in design, don’t expect someone to hand over $10 million to fund your efforts. If your startup is at the wrong stage for the investor you are approaching, fishing for money is a waste of time for both of you.

Venture Capital 171

Venture Capital Investment Bankers Angel Investor Initial Public Offering 171

Gust

MAY 24, 2012

In the case of an acquisition, the shares are tendered for cash and/or stock in the acquiring company.). Ordinarily, every share of Common Stock in a public company is identical, carrying one vote per share on matters put to any vote of stockholders.

IPO 159

IPO Equity Common Stock Stock 159