YoungUpstarts

MAY 1, 2020

However, strategy — not speed — is often the name of the game. Most startups will need a viable product and proof of credibility before they can expect early-stage investors to really bite. But the warning still holds: Don’t focus on lead investors exclusively (even if they’re the ideal outcome).

Early Stage 165

Early Stage Security Angel Investor Lead Investor 165

Gust

SEPTEMBER 27, 2014

As such, your public profile should include everything non-confidential about your business that may attract the interest of potential investors, and your private profile should contain complete, accurate information about all the details of the business that will lead investors to request an in-person meeting with you.

Angel Groups 159

Angel Groups Elevator Pitch Software Review Deal Flow 159

VC Adventure

MAY 21, 2014

A few months ago AngelList announced Syndicates - enabling investors on AngelList to create fund-like groups of investors to invest together in AngelList companies (following a single lead investor). Product demo video. Current investors and total investment amount for this round.

Syndicate 93

Syndicate Syndication Technical Review Due Diligence 93

VC Adventure

MAY 21, 2014

A few months ago AngelList announced Syndicates – enabling investors on AngelList to create fund-like groups of investors to invest together in AngelList companies (following a single lead investor). Product demo video. Current investors and total investment amount for this round.

Syndicate 48

Syndicate Syndication Technical Review Due Diligence 48

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 13, 2018

If you’re raising a round where a new lead investor would invest $5 million the VC fund must have no less than $100 million and if you’re looking for them to write $15–20 million as the lead their fund realistically should be at least $400 million. it must be a named individual that has some reason for you to meet.

Term Sheet 332

Term Sheet Due Diligence Campaign Sales 332

Up and Running

JANUARY 25, 2017

We had previously launched a demo of our product to show traction to potential investors, and better define the pain-points for potential clients. The lead investor, the individual that seemed the most optimistic about our pitch, was surprised to hear from me so soon. But then, it happened. But I was too upset to sleep.

Venture Capital 60

Venture Capital Cofounder Security Partner 60

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

How To Pitch A Product - A VC : Venture Capital and Technology , August 4, 2010 I've said a bunch of times on this blog that the perfect pitch is a very short intro to provide context followed immediately by a demo. While I agree that many VCs are crummy seed investors, I think there are some that are excellent seed investors.

Startup 191

Startup CTO Hire Cofounder Venture Capital 191