YoungUpstarts

MARCH 4, 2020

Though the trend in the startup world seems to be relocating to Silicon Valley (a choice that some angel investors and ven­ture capitalists now call mandatory) and knocking on the doors of venture capital, this path doesn’t make sense for all businesses, and it’s not acces­sible to many entrepreneurs because of their life circumstances.

Entrepreneur 205

Entrepreneur Venture Capital Silicon Valley Bandwidth 205

Steve Blank

JANUARY 22, 2014

Angels & Crowdfunding : Coincident with the capital efficient movement came the current wave of angel investors, this time armed with the ability to collectively fund startups to the point of meaningful value creation on modest amounts of capital. The inevitable failures then damaged returns.

Early Stage 286

Early Stage Silicon Valley Oregon Technical Review 286

Austin Startup

MAY 14, 2021

STRAP has developed a range of hardware and software solutions that address the mobility challenges that the blind and visually impaired encounter daily. The company is also backed by International Accelerator and a group of Angel Investors. The leading causes of vision impairment are uncorrected refractive errors and cataracts.*

Technical Review 70

Technical Review Technology Angel Investor Software Review 70

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 27, 2011

It’s not surprising then that the region has also been on the lips on venture capitalists and angel investors who are intent on riding the technology innovation boom in this part of the world. The second part covers the various sectors that have seen the biggest growth in Asia.

Asia 167

Asia Technical Review Vietnam Singapore 167

Gust

DECEMBER 6, 2011

An experienced software engineer, for example, can develop a new mobile app with his or her own resources and market the product on the web with very little capital. Angel Investors. $20 Super Angels. US Government. Pre-seed, startup. 20 billion. Center for Venture Research. Most for startups and growth stages.

Angel Investor 179

Angel Investor Venture Capital Valuation Software Engineering 179

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 12, 2014

Be ready to commit time to gathering funding from friends, family, banks, and angel investors. The company’s managed full disk encryption, email encryption services, and mobile security services deploy within minutes to customers’ PCs, smartphones, and tablets, providing tremendous insight, visibility, and control.

Angel Investor 275

Angel Investor Security Cofounder Salary 275

Scalable Startup

JULY 20, 2013

These are now done either transparently in the background, in the cloud, or done using minimally invasive mobile apps. We wouldn’t be able to imagine our lives without it, auto-save, no software loads, freemuim, mobile, access anywhere. I can even build server based websites with Drupal and MySQL now on an iPad in a coffee shop.

Mobile 22

Mobile Hawaii Angel Investor Early Stage 22

View from Seed

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Their expertise is focused across the range of software and internet sectors that we focus on here at NextView — from SaaS to e-commerce, ad-tech to mobile. These were all folks we’d known for a number of years, and people we respected deeply. But we also believe in the “ keiretsu ” principle here at NextView.

Software Review 120

Software Review Technical Review Entrepreneur Due Diligence 120

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 29, 2024

Whether it’s through bootstrapping, seeking angel investors, or applying for grants, explore all options available to you. From cloud computing and mobile applications to AI and blockchain, the right technological tools can streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and open new revenue streams.

Intellectual Property 131

Intellectual Property Angel Investor Business Model Bootstrapping 131

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2019

You may have an excellent idea for a new mobile app or for a company that provides technical services to others. Your options for financing a startup company include crowdfunding, small business loans and grants, angel investors, and traditional bank financing. Research Well.

Limited Liability Company 82

Limited Liability Company Startup Angel Investor Small Business Administration 82

The Next Web

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Anyway, the Rockstart startups have already been in the States for two weeks now, working out of RocketSpace and networking with VCs, angel investors and other startups in between mentorship sessions at Mozilla, Google, Blackbox, and the Dutch Consulate. imgZine : a platform for publishing real-time social magazines on mobile devices.

Silicon Valley 123

Silicon Valley CTO Hire Continuous Deployment Cofounder 123

Agile VC

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Their expertise is focused across the range of software ​and​ internet sectors that we focus on here at NextView​ –​ from SaaS to e-commerce, ad-tech to mobile. ​. These were all folks we’d known for a number of years, and people we respected deeply. But we also believe in the ​”​keiretsu​”​ principle here at NextView.

Software Review 113

Software Review Technical Review Entrepreneur Cofounder 113

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 19, 2020

Venture capitalists (VCs) have long been seen as the top of the pyramid for startup funding sources, but in fact angel investors now fund over twice as many companies, according the Crunchbase. Individual angel investors and crowdfunding have been adding to the momentum, some say exceeding VCs in total amount invested.

Angel Investor 314

Angel Investor Venture Capital Silicon Valley Startup 314

Business Plan Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2013

5 Tips to Appeal to Angel Investors. Often times, entrepreneurs get rejected from Angel after Angel because they neglect to understand the essential components that appeal to Angel investors. Angel investors usually have an industry profile that they feel comfortable investing in.

Angel Investor 71

Angel Investor Exit Strategy Liquidity Event Seed Stage 71

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

Based on my own experience as an angel investor, and feedback I get from many other investors, here are a collection of answers that we often hear instead, from the least credible to at least reasonable: Insist you have no competitors. This is one of the most frequent responses I hear, and is rarely convincing.

Intellectual Property 334

Intellectual Property Angel Investor Matching Founder 334

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

The dinner parties now are filled with self-righteous angel investors bragging about how many deals they are in on. The best angels will do very well just at the best real estate investors did well in good times and bad. I continue to be excited about the Mobile Web (as distinct from the Mobile App).

Florida 299

Florida Technical Review San Antonio Los Angeles 299

Agile VC

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

from SaaS to e-commerce, ad-tech to mobile. ?. with us, many of these individuals are also active angel investors themselves independent of NextView?,? These were all folks we’d known for a number of years, and people we respected deeply. Their expertise is focused across the range of software ?and? At their core all of ?the

Software Review 100

Software Review Technical Review Entrepreneur Cofounder 100

Professor VC

MAY 29, 2008

What does it take to be an Angel Investor? To the SEC, it means that you are an accredited investor and To the man (or woman) on the street, a minimum qualification would seem to be an interest and ability to invest in early stage ventures. I think this sentiment has given angel groups a bad name. ProfessorVC.

Angel Investor 28

Angel Investor Angel Groups Accredited Investor San Jose 28

mashable.com

OCTOBER 16, 2010

View more jobs » Len Williams Angels, super-angels, venture capitalists and micro-VCs - they all have their advantages and disadvantages. A lot of companies used angel investors money to get off the ground and subsequently turned to VCs for following rounds.

Angel Investor 84

Angel Investor Venture Capital Social Media Technical Review 84

mashable.com

OCTOBER 16, 2010

View more jobs » Len Williams Angels, super-angels, venture capitalists and micro-VCs - they all have their advantages and disadvantages. A lot of companies used angel investors money to get off the ground and subsequently turned to VCs for following rounds.

Angel Investor 83

Angel Investor Venture Capital Social Media Technical Review 83

Gust

DECEMBER 25, 2013

To start with, a pre-revenue mobile company cannot expect to raise anything from “the VCs” Venture capital funds invest in only one out of every 400 companies seeking funding, so the odds of your particular startup getting funded are astronomically against you. Conceivable, but unlikely. Good luck with your venture!

Revenue 136

Revenue Angel Investor Mobile Venture Capital 136

Business Plan Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2013

The Milestones Angel Investors Care About. When raising pre-seed capital from friends, family, and founders (FFF) you’ll want to consider the milestones that Angel investors care about and be sure to raise enough capital to reach those milestones. Founding Team, Key Hires, Advisory Board.

Angel Investor 55

Angel Investor Intellectual Property Seed Capital Advisory Board 55

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 6, 2012

Dysonics secured $750,000 in funding from angel investors to develop products that will reproduce three-dimensional, immersive sound in headphones. Some of the i-lab’s long-term residents include mobile app ActivePepper, baby gear rental company Baby Buggle, and software developer Rover. Harvard Innovation Lab. Innovation Depot.

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Incubator New York City Boston Intellectual Property 202

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 25, 2010

Investors who commit early deserve to have a lower price. I argued it in my post on how social proof helps fund raising with angel investors. “what you really need to get an angel round together are your “anchor tenants.” But that’s what great angels do. &# rings true to me.

Finance 286

Finance Term Sheet Technical Review Warrant 286

Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

mobileTech Tuesday special – A Podcast with Bril Flint, angel investor and technology strategist. A big thanks to AustinStartup.com for encouraging and syndicating this original, mobile-focused content - Steve Guengerich. This interview is cross-posted from The Appconomy channel.

Angel Investor 77

Angel Investor Syndicate Syndication Curation 77

Growthink Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

So once we put this natural (and may I add wholly unproductive) emotion aside, the thoughtful angel investor should both gain great hope and powerful moving forward lessons from the Facebook IPO. This points to a second Facebook IPO lesson for investors, namely liquidity “signaling.” The first lesson is sector.

Angel Investor 76

Angel Investor IPO Private Equity Early Stage 76

Agile VC

AUGUST 14, 2012

We’re pleased to announced NextView’s investment in SkyVu Entertainment, along with Lightbank and angel investors. There are countless mobile game studios out there, and we’ve looked at our fair share of gaming opportunities here at NextView.

Mobile 140

Mobile Angel Investor Networking Revenue 140

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 22, 2020

As an angel investor, I often hear from young entrepreneurs who have invented a shiny solution, without really focusing first on the need or the opportunity. It takes time to build networks, know-how, and the leadership skills to chart a successful path and mobilize others around you.

Bootstrapping 324

Bootstrapping Angel Investor Entrepreneur Leadership 324

crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 10, 2014

The Other 1% – Ranking The Top 20 Angel Investors | 500 Startups – crowdspring.co/1is3Iiw. 30 Free Web and Mobile Icon Sets from 2014 – crowdspring.co/UJxt3t. 30 Free Web and Mobile Icon Sets from 2014 – crowdspring.co/UJxt3t. Mobile Design Patterns: A Practical Look | Designmodo – crowdspring.co/1qbY3w1.

Social Media 97

Social Media Small Business Design Silicon Valley 97

Up and Running

AUGUST 15, 2017

Therefore, it makes perfect sense to develop relationships with seed investors, venture capitalists, angel investors, private investing firms, and even banks, depending on your business goals and growth capacity. Your business needs to be discoverable on search engines, and your online presence should be mobile optimized.

Software Review 96

Software Review Social Media Search Cloud 96

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 14, 2019

Based on my own experience as an angel investor, and feedback I get from many other investors, here are a collection of answers that we often hear instead, from the least credible to at least reasonable: Insist you have no competitors. This is one of the most frequent responses I hear, and is rarely convincing.

Intellectual Property 301

Intellectual Property Angel Investor Matching Founder 301

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 12, 2010

There is an industry changing shift going on in the internet and mobile-based IT space for sure. Dan believed that consumer internet entrepreneurs have a choice now: traditional VC vs. super seed investors. Too many people have been burned in past and if angels get burned that will kill a lot of needed early investors.

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Seed Stage Valuation Private Equity Venture Capital 232

Transformify

APRIL 15, 2016

The political instability and poverty are probably the leading factors keeping VCs and Business Angels away. Here are a few success stories of business angels, investors and managers who dared to invest their time and cash ( source: [link]. Then, how has Kenya built its start-up ecosystem? Duncan Kabui CEO at Chase Bank Kenya.

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Kenya Africa Incubator Cofounder 45

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 19, 2018

As an advisor to new business owners, and an occasional angel investor, I see new business proposals daily, many seeking investors to fund early research and development (R&D) of a new product idea. Developers are finding powerful tools to build mobile apps and websites for a few thousand, rather than millions of dollars.

Developer 144

Developer Angel Investor Incubator Early Stage 144

Up and Running

MARCH 11, 2015

And, there’s a good reason why; it includes back-to-back essays on mobile, high-growth startups and technology. This is the home of Jason Cohen, software startup founder, bootstrapper, investor, and mentor. Funding a Business Venture Capital and Angel Investors advice blogs funding venture capital venture capitalist'

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Venture Capital Technical Review Silicon Valley Cofounder 60

Up and Running

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Rose of Gust, roughly 1,500 startups get funded by venture capitalists, and 50,000 by angel investors in the United States each year. Thomas is a software engineer at an app development agency and a fan of everything IT, mobile and tech-related. Many of these failed startups created a product nobody needed or wanted.

Startup 115

Startup Estonia Poland Silicon Valley 115

crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2010

Excellent post by @msuster offering advice about talking with investors about your competitors – [link]. Pennies from Heaven: Chicago Startups’ Experiences with Angel Investors – [link]. Good WSJ summary of the mobile industry in 2010 and what’s to come in 2011 – [link]. – [link].

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 93