YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Let’s face it, the rules for getting a startup funded at the seed stage aren’t very clear. Note: When I say “seed stage startup,” I’m specifically referring to software/app startups that are eitherpre-product or early product. TVR: The traditional way of raising seed funding. The New Way , called Traction.

Seed Stage 100

Seed Stage Silicon Valley Startup Venture Capital 100

YoungUpstarts

MAY 1, 2020

When raising your pre-seed round (usually $250,000 to $750,000), you’ll want to focus your outreach on active angel investors and the new generation of small fund managers, often called micro venture capitalists, whose fund sizes are usually less than $100 million. Test the investor market.

Early Stage 149

Early Stage Security Angel Investor Lead Investor 149

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

One of the worst positions you can be in during a financing is to have investors interested, but be too far short of your goal. For example, assume you are a seed-stage company that needs $500,000 but you go out looking for $1 million. Be careful not to go out asking for an amount that is larger than you need.

Venture Capital 100

Venture Capital Term Sheet Technical Review Due Diligence 100

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

This change means that virtually any individual, not just the wealthy, will have opportunities to make equity investments in early stage companies. That suggests, potentially, more early stage capital for entrepreneurs. As a VC and angel investor, I believe deeply in entrepreneurs.

Equity 100

Equity United Kingdom Cap Table Accredited Investor 100