Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 30, 2017

One of the most common complaints I hear from new business owners and startups is about the pain and difficulty raising capital. The “venture capital” model is the only option they know, where they feel they get no mercy, giving up equity and control. Complete and heed fund-raising legal compliance requirements.

Technical Review 220

Technical Review Accredited Investor Due Diligence Equity 220

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Some entrepreneurs start polling venture capitalists for that multi-million dollar investment before they even have a business plan. Every entrepreneur needs help and support along the way, from developing the initial idea, to selling off the successful business (exit strategy). Funding or rollout stage.

Incubator 429

Incubator Startup Exit Strategy Institutional Investors 429

ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

Government programs. You should also research the government programs like subsidies, funding, and grants that are available for your business sector and ensure you understand the parameters to qualify for these. ? For mature businesses, there are Private Equity or PE firms. ? Equity investors. Debt investors.

Startup 150

Startup Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Seed Stage 150

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Angel investors and venture capitalists are looking for startups with real products and a proven business model, ready to scale. Yet I still get too many business plans that clearly are looking for money to do research and development (R&D) on a new and unproven technology. They believe in you above all else.

Angel Investor 256

Angel Investor Early Stage Incubator Government 256

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

The Chinese government must be laughing hysterically over U.S. When the Chinese government censors (run by their propaganda department ) shutdown access to yet another U.S. And when the government tools to detect encrypted VPN’s get more sophisticated, (as it did last year), Chinese users just use stealthier tools.

China 327

China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 327

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2021

In startup business plans, a bubble is too many entrepreneurs and too many investors chasing the latest “next big thing,” like Google search engine, Facebook social network, or Amazon e-commerce site. Government actions sometimes meddle with normal supply and demand equilibriums, or money allocations. Overconfidence.

Demand 362

Demand Government Venture Capital Valuation 362

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2012

Small business grants. This source often gets overlooked, but it should be a major focus these days due to government initiatives on alternative energy and technology. Venture capital. An investment from a venture capital firm is usually expensive, in equity and control. Marty Zwilling.

Technical Review 257

Technical Review Bootstrapping Venture Capital Incubator 257

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 16, 2023

A few, like Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), despite recent failures, actually do provide management services to startups, invest in startups, or provide early-stage venture capital, but that is not called an investment service and is part of a function called Emerging Technologies, or sometimes Private Equity.

Early Stage 182

Early Stage Silicon Valley Private Equity Initial Public Offering 182

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 30, 2016

It seemed as though venture capitalists were throwing money at any Internet idea they could find – no business plan required. We hired a CEO to help us build the business. We received a venture capital investment. We did projects with the Australian Federal Government and McAfee. We wanted in.

Software Review 188

Software Review Technical Review Due Diligence Startup 188

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

All of our SWOT analysis examples are based on real businesses that we’ve featured in our gallery of free example business plans. See Also: The Complete Sedibeng Breweries Business Plan. See Also: The Complete Botanical Bounty Business Plan. See Also: The Complete UPer Crust Pies Business Plan.

Botswana 148

Botswana Business Plan Oregon Distribution 148

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2021

Angel investors and venture capitalists are looking for startups with real products and a proven business model, ready to scale. Yet I still get too many business plans that clearly are looking for money to do research and development (R&D) on a new and unproven technology. They believe in you above all else.

Early Stage 412

Early Stage Angel Investor Incubator Government 412

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 26, 2020

A few, like Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), actually do provide management services to startups, invest in startups, or provide early-stage venture capital, but that is not called an investment service and is part of a function called Emerging Technologies, or sometimes Private Equity.

Silicon Valley 362

Silicon Valley Private Equity Initial Public Offering Term Sheet 362

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Government grants. Hopefully you can see from this list that the people and processes involved in financing a nonprofit have little in common with angel investors, or the venture capital process. You still start the process with a business plan, but then you look for a philanthropist rather than an investor.

Angel Investor 132

Angel Investor Equity Technical Review Exit Strategy 132

David Teten

JULY 29, 2011

A bit belatedly (due to a backlog of blog postings), I wanted to announce ff Venture Capital ‘s summer intern class. Franklin Bi became passionate about venture capital and entrepreneurship after he spent a summer in Silicon Valley, working on an information services startup focused on innovation management.

Venture Capital 133

Venture Capital Software Review New Jersey Technical Review 133

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Since government grants are funded by tax dollars for specific industries and research, usage of grant funds is carefully monitored. For example, federal and state governments don’t provide grants for starting a business, paying off debts, or covering operational expenses. Stringent spending controls.

Government 230

Government Equity Cost SBIR 230

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 16, 2011

Small business grants. This source often gets overlooked, but it should be a major focus these days due to government initiatives on alternative energy and technology. Venture capital. An investment from a venture capital firm is usually expensive, in equity and control. Marty Zwilling.

Technical Review 233

Technical Review Bootstrapping Startup Venture Capital 233

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

The Chinese government must be laughing hysterically over U.S. When the Chinese government censors (run by their propaganda department ) shutdown access to yet another U.S. And when the government tools to detect encrypted VPN’s get more sophisticated, (as it did last year), Chinese users just use stealthier tools.

China 219

China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 219

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 13, 2013

Government grants. Hopefully you can see from this list that the people and processes involved in financing a non-profit have little in common with Angel investors, or the venture capital process. You still start the process with a business plan, but then you look for a philanthropist rather than an investor.

Equity 207

Equity Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy 207

Up and Running

OCTOBER 30, 2017

If you don’t have time to perform the research or would like a second opinion, there are people you can go to for help, like government departments and your local SBDC. If you will be seeking outside financing, a business plan is a necessity. The standard business plan includes nine parts: The Executive Summary.

Venture Capital 166

Venture Capital Business Plan Limited Liability Company Finance 166

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2023

Different types of investors tend to specialize in capitalizing on businesses at different stages. Venture capital firms look for the most mature companies they can find, Angel investors typically deal a tier lower, while friends and family are most likely to help you get started.

Angel Investor 313

Angel Investor Intellectual Property Investment Bankers Private Equity 313

Pascal's View

SEPTEMBER 5, 2010

My contributions to this undergraduate textbook, Venture Capital: Theory & Practice , are the result of two important collaborations. Venture Capital started in China in 1985, when the first government-sponsored venture capital firm was established. Venture Capital is a popular buzzword in China.

Venture Capital 44

Venture Capital China Technical Review Due Diligence 44

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

Government grants. Hopefully you can see from this list that the people and processes involved in financing a non-profit have little in common with angel investors, or the venture capital process. You still start the process with a business plan, but then you look for a philanthropist rather than an investor.

Angel Investor 218

Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy Equity 218

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 3, 2011

Government grants. Hopefully you can see from this list that the people and processes involved in financing a non-profit have little in common with angel investors, or the venture capital process. You still start the process with a business plan, but then you look for a philanthropist rather than an investor.

Angel Investor 238

Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy Equity 238

Gust

JUNE 17, 2012

Small business grants. This source often gets overlooked, but it should be a major focus these days due to government initiatives on alternative energy and technology. Venture capital. An investment from a venture capital firm is usually expensive, in equity and control.

Technical Review 164

Technical Review Bootstrapping Venture Capital Incubator 164

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

Government grants. Hopefully you can see from this list that the people and processes involved in financing a non-profit have little in common with Angel investors, or the venture capital process. You still start the process with a business plan, but then you look for a philanthropist rather than an investor.

Angel Investor 120

Angel Investor Equity Technical Review Exit Strategy 120

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 2, 2011

Putting your grant application intent and status in you business plan will greatly enhance your potential to get angel funding for the interim. It’s time for you to meet state and local government officials, make them aware of what you are doing, and get them excited and working for you. Pursue grants and investors in parallel.

Government 221

Government SBIR Dilution Database 221

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Some entrepreneurs start polling venture capitalists for that multi-million dollar investment before they even have a business plan. Every entrepreneur needs help and support along the way, from developing the initial idea, to selling off the successful business (exit strategy). Funding or rollout stage.

Incubator 236

Incubator Exit Strategy Institutional Investors Angel Investor 236

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2020

Different types of investors tend to specialize in capitalizing on businesses at different stages. Venture capital firms look for the most mature companies they can find, Angel investors typically deal a tier lower, while friends and family are most likely to help you get started.

Angel Investor 370

Angel Investor Intellectual Property Investment Bankers Private Equity 370

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 1, 2010

It’s not a quick solution, but the government and other funding agencies do not want ownership or interest payments from your company. Related sources include local business development agencies. Venture capital. An investment from a venture capital firm is usually expensive, in equity and control.

Technical Review 149

Technical Review Bootstrapping Startup Venture Capital 149

NZ Entrepreneur

OCTOBER 10, 2019

What do investors want to see in a business plan? Early stage business investors such as angel investors or venture capital companies are generally only interested in companies with great potential for success and a high return on investment. How large is the target market? Which markets can be opened up?

Business Plan 55

Business Plan Forecast Venture Capital Angel Investor 55

David Teten

AUGUST 15, 2013

1) Corporate Venture Capital. Most VCs (including ff Venture Capital ) collect money from independent limited partners in order to form their fund. For example, Qualcomm Ventures hosts an international business plan competition called QPrize , which targets mobile technology startups.

Startup 114

Startup Technical Support Venture Capital Balance Sheet 114

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 6, 2010

Government grants. Hopefully you can see from this list that the people and processes involved in financing a non-profit have little in common with angel investors, or the venture capital process. You still start the process with a business plan, but then you look for a philanthropist rather than an investor.

Angel Investor 143

Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy Equity 143

Up and Running

JULY 28, 2020

With these forms of loans, it is important that you have a solid business plan in place before applying. A grant is financial assistance awarded by the federal, state, or local government. If you’re pursuing a grant, government and SBA options are likely the most common but difficult routes to go. Pitch competitions.

Small Business 118

Small Business SBA Bootstrapping Venture Capital 118

Growthink Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Now that summer is officially over, venture capital activity is picking up. I just reviewed the many companies who recently raised venture capital with an eye towards those that are offering products and services that could benefit other entrepreneurs and business owners. TimeTrade Systems ( [link] ) raised $5.6

Azure 74

Azure Venture Capital Software Review Syndicate 74

crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Here’s an 11 step complete guide on how to start a business. Write a business plan. Decide your legal business structure. Purchase business insurance. Create a sales plan. Write a business plan. Although a business plan isn’t mandatory, it can help you to crystallize your ideas.

Angel Investor 85

Angel Investor Small Business Business Plan Intellectual Property 85

Steve Blank

JULY 25, 2011

While this signaled that investments in technology companies could be very lucrative, both Shockley and Fairchild could only be funded through corporate partners – there was no venture capital industry. government backed venture firms and limited partnerships. A wave of innovation was about to meet a pile of risk capital.

Engineer 311

Engineer Silicon Valley United States Venture Capital 311

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 15, 2013

Some entrepreneurs start polling venture capitalists for that multi-million dollar investment before they even have a business plan. Every entrepreneur needs help and support along the way, from developing the initial idea, to selling off the successful business (exit strategy). Funding or rollout stage.

Incubator 256

Incubator Entrepreneur Exit Strategy Institutional Investors 256