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When To Bet On A Startup

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You can double that number if you add the amount of money put up by Angel Investors. Angel Investors, VCs and entrepreneurs agree that the success rate for startup companies is dismal. According to the National Venture Capital Association , the amount of money that VC’s invested rose 8% to nearly $30 billion in 2013.

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In its third year, the competition seeks to help entrepreneurs launch their ideas or grow their businesses in such emerging economies through seed funding, training, networking and by providing mentoring from the best entrepreneurs in the world, angel investors, and venture capitalists.

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[Singapore][Competition] Applications For 14th Start-Up@Singapore Now Open

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Start-Up@Singapore also offers mentorship opportunities by the most reputed names of Singapore’s entrepreneurial community, the chance to network with angel investors, venture capitalists and start-up gurus, and participate in various business clinics and workshops.

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5 Tips for Pitching Investors Remotely In The Time Of Coronavirus

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Just like story beats in a movie script, which is meant to evoke responses from the audience, a story in the context of pitching to investors should consist of certain beats that are meant to elicit their reaction. When I was an entrepreneur raising money, one of the most effective pitches was for the Tap Fish video game.

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5 Ways To Start A Business Without Capital

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Angel Investors. With a short profile video describing your business idea and fun perks for potential donors, entrepreneurs have a platform to raise funds without giving up control or percentages of their business. Sift through your network looking for financial backers who can help start your business. Group Funding.

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6 Ways To Fund Your Invention

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You should evaluate the method of compensation requested by the corporate investor and how well it fits with your short and long-term plans (for example, interest versus equity-based compensation). Video pitches are a great tool for this purpose.

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[Asia] [Event] Demo Asia 2012

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No PowerPoint but images or short video clip to support the presentation are allowed. The successful applicant will get to launch his concept, product or technology at DEMO Asia in March 2012 to global press, savvy investors, corporate acquirers, strategic partners and buyers.

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