Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Some came from angel investors, but we also sought out industry experts to be early contributors in this stage, which leads me to tip number three. Some of the best advice I’ve received as an entrepreneur counters this approach; the advice to prioritize strategic investors, even early on, to make future fund raising more successful.

Strategic Investors 49

Strategic Investors Austin Angel Investor Bootstrapping 49

YoungUpstarts

MAY 25, 2018

You need to find the right investors to get the ball rolling, then you can start really looking at the bigger targets like family offices or strategic investors. Patrick Mackaronis: Everyone has different terminology for certain things when it comes to investors. You also talk about “family and friends” funding.

Developer 159

Developer Investment Bankers eCommerce Social Media 159

Austin Startup

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Many angel investors, and also strategic investors, are comfortable investing in LLCs, particularly under a convertible security structure that doesn’t immediately result in equity holdings.

Delaware 48

Delaware LLC Startup Silicon Valley 48

Berkonomics

AUGUST 3, 2023

Whether the partner is a supplier looking to gain a lock on your business as it grows or a customer looking to create a competitive barrier through use of your product, such an investment typically carries fewer restrictions than from a professional investor and less oversight.

Private Equity 118

Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 118

OnlyOnce

JULY 9, 2013

Chapter 20: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Financing…Equity Investors, Venture Capitalists, Angel Investors, Strategic Investors, Debt, Convertible Debt, Venture Debt, Bank Loans, Personal Debt, Bootstrapping, Customer Financing, Your Own Cash Flow.

Startup 95

Startup Advisory Board Elevator Pitch Forecast 95

Gust

DECEMBER 1, 2011

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.

SBIR 120

SBIR Startup New York City Angel Investor 120

Berkonomics

JUNE 8, 2017

Whether the partner is a supplier looking to gain a lock on your business as it grows or a customer looking to create a competitive barrier through use of your product, such an investment typically carries fewer restrictions than from a professional investor and less oversight.

Private Equity 106

Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 106