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Startup Capital: Feast or Famine?

Gust

Sources of Capital for Startup Entrepreneurs – The primary sources of cash for new companies are (1) self (the entrepreneurs’ resources), (2) government grants, (3) friends and family, (4) angel investors and Super Angels , (5) venture capitalists and (6) strategic investors.

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How to deal with the Series A crunch

Version One Ventures

As I’m assuming this is a common question heard in huddled discussions in offices from San Francisco to Boston, here’s my advice on how to navigate today’s financing waters: If you haven’t raised your seed round yet… If you’re looking to raise your seed round, aim for more money than you had originally planned.

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