Up and Running

MARCH 14, 2018

I know what it’s like to pitch to investors—both angels and venture capitalists. I’ve raised close to $1 million from angel investors for my previous technology startups. Sometimes you only get 10 minutes to pitch your business opportunity to the investors (or less in some cases). Image via WOCinTechChat.

Hockey Stick 164

Hockey Stick Exit Strategy Technical Review Angel Investor 164

ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

Reasons for funding. ? Scale up your operations. One of the most prominent reasons for funding is to scale up your operations, for expansion and achieve economies of scale. Now you may want to scale up your operations or expand your presence. The third reason is to fund your short term operational expenses or working capital.

Startup 150

Startup Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Seed Stage 150

The Startup Magazine

JUNE 2, 2021

However, entrepreneurs still have to do their due diligence to ensure the approach they take bears fruit. Consequently, they rule out themselves as a source of financing. Investors are more likely to fund businesses that have been funded by the owners themselves. Invoice financing . Personal savings.

Due Diligence 125

Due Diligence Startup Finance Early Stage 125

Up and Running

JANUARY 2, 2013

I know what it’s like to pitch to investors – both angels and venture capitalists. I’ve raised close to $1 million from angel investors for my previous technology start-ups. Sometimes you only get 10 minutes to pitch your business opportunity to the investors (or less in some cases).

Hockey Stick 164

Hockey Stick Exit Strategy Technical Review Due Diligence 164

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 13, 2011

There was a lot of consumer internet activity again…resurgence of things, but it was still mysterious, venture capital was still kind of closed, 1st time entrepreneurs had a lot of questions that were unanswered, and there was still some sort of hand waiving around all the financing stuff and so we took it on….”. Some Angel groups endorse it.

Technical Review 288

Technical Review Venture Capital Silicon Valley Software Review 288

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 3, 2015

Your first investors can be your most valuable assets so when looking to raise finance you should always look beyond the capital to what else the angel can bring to your business. The best investor you can have is one that has specific experience within your industry. Industry knowledge/experience.

Angel Investor 100

Angel Investor Early Stage Due Diligence Cofounder 100

Up and Running

MAY 27, 2014

(It is possible to take money from investors who choose to be “silent partners”—but you’d better have that clearly agreed upon, as well as clearly outlined and documented in your operating agreement to avoid any conflicts later on as you grow your business. Is your target market new to the investor? A Ten-Point Checklist.

Angel Investor 119

Angel Investor Dilution Accredited Investor Due Diligence 119

VC Cafe

JULY 4, 2012

It’s worth noting that angel investment platforms such as AngelList and CircleUp are excluded from this definition. Below is a table of the equity Crowdfunding platforms operating in Europe: Location. Vetting/Due dilligence by platform. Perform due diligence once target raised. How investment is facilited.

Equity 160

Equity Europe Due Diligence Startup 160

Berkonomics

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Let’s take a few minutes to examine the kind of equity financing available to small or early stage businesses. Friends and family investors. Here is a class of investor we’ve covered before, one usually focused upon you and less upon your business case. Individual super angel investors. Accelerators.

Equity 62

Equity Finance Liquidity Event Angel Groups 62

David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

However, in private markets, there is more room to optimize across all 11 steps of the investing process: firm management , marketing, fundraising , origination , manage relationships, due diligence, negotiation, monitoring, portfolio acceleration , reporting, and. 6) Due diligence. I personally use Salesforce.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

Up and Running

JUNE 25, 2014

Hopefully I’ll be able to add some value with some of the financing needs that your businesses may need. Then we look at what the small business financing needs. “How do I tackle my financing needs as a startup?” I think there is a process where you can participate via Twitter, or ask questions.

Small Business 89

Small Business SBA Finance Bankruptcy 89

Up and Running

MAY 28, 2015

What’s the concept of all of this that you’re talking about and then in financing? I just thought it was a good question to set the context of lean planning and when somebody should use it, because so many of our webinar attendees are in the process of getting financing. Tell your angel investors a story about need.

Lean 60

Lean Business Plan Video Software Review 60

Gust

DECEMBER 27, 2012

This is the case for two reasons: first, because the bare fact is that investors simply do not fund ideas. The expectation is that in an era of increasing technology and decreasing costs, you will be bringing them an operating company with at least some traction. Your goal in all this is to try to find a lead investor.

Software Review 164

Software Review Term Sheet Technical Review Angel Investor 164

VC Adventure

AUGUST 10, 2010

They started with the idea that we wanted to work together on another company and some concepts about the operating philosophy of our relationship, the kind of company culture we wanted to build and the ideal pattern of communication that the two of us would have around the business. Of course coming up with the idea is the easy part.

Syndicate 74

Syndicate Syndication Due Diligence SEM 74

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2018

by either angel groups or VCs alone. According to Yahoo Finance , less than a third of crowdfunding campaigns currently reach their goals, and the rest have to return anything they do collect. Professional investors normally negotiate board seats and communication protocols to minimize this risk.

Equity 180

Equity Due Diligence Angel Groups Liquidity Event 180

www.chubbybrain.com

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Like Edison and the lightbulb, like Gates and the pc operating system, I would launch a revolution that would transform society while bringing me wealth and fame. Look carefully at most hyper-local sites and see just how much posting is really being done, especially by members of the community as opposed to be the sites’ operators.

Software Review 79

Software Review Startup Technical Review Vesting 79

www.vccafe.com

MARCH 11, 2013

easy business finance software. YCombinator Series AA Equity Financing Documents. Fenwick & West Seed Investment Standard Forms, used by most angels. List of Angel/SuperAngel Investors for entrepreneurs. Venture Hacks Angel List â?? raise money with angel investors. Startup Threads.

Software Review 53

Software Review Technical Review Startup 53