YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 27, 2015

The traditional venture capital model calls for a degree of faith in the teams you choose to invest in. Based in Montreal, Quebec, Momentum Ventures has launched seven successful businesses since 2007, holding a perfect record at launching new ventures over the last eight years. Lastly, accountability.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 22, 2018

We weren’t winning or losing business to other developers, rather it generally came down to three options: Buy – the client saw the value in our platform and they subscribed to our cloud. The decision on whether to purchase or develop the innovative applications that your firm needs to compete has changed dramatically with cloud solutions.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 22, 2013

“Our vision for crowdfunding is about helping people achieve their dreams – be it starting a new business, developing a new invention or creating a technology start-up – and leveraging the power of the crowd beyond just the funding event,” says Jason Graf, co-founder and CEO for CrowdIt.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 15, 2018

Having a fantastic idea for a business venture is only the first step – if you want to succeed as an entrepreneur, you will need to develop a diverse skillset, especially in the early days of your company when you are likely to be personally involved in the decision making around all key tasks and procedures.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

After all you are not planning on trying to get even a bank loan, let alone venture capital. No, the best purpose of a business plan is to help you and your team (if you have one) develop, refine and update your plan for the business. Then you need to develop your financials and tie them into the rest of your plan.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 2, 2016

These cities won’t cost you an arm and a leg, but you’ll find that there is still plenty of opportunities in their local software development industry. If you’re looking for people to be a part of your team, Seattle software development community is a great place to start. Instead, try one of these lesser known tech meccas.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 7, 2016

Sure, companies in the Bay Area – particularly Silicon Valley and San Francisco – consistently receive the highest percentage of venture money nationwide. But a slowdown in venture capital financing and questions about a technology bubble have led to many entrepreneurs and startups considering other avenues for growth.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The technology that powers up any developing start-up or company is the foundation of its projected success. As the company scales, hopefully at an accelerated pace, investors can place their faith in developments that provide results and in return, they will feel more secure with the contributions and long term ROI projections.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Written by David Shelters , managing director of Bangkok, Thailand-based investment banking and financial advisory firm Karon Business Consulting, the book should be an eye-opener for aspiring and new technology entrepreneurs and can help you navigate the dangerous waters known as venture capital.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 14, 2011

“Increasingly, attention is shifting from established Western markets to our part of the world, and we believe Asia will increasingly drive venture capital and private equity activities in the future,” says Eugene Wong, chairman of the Singapore Venture Capital Association (SVCA).

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 12, 2017

No entrepreneur wants to think that their business won’t last, but as they burn cash in the developing years they need to consider future implications — particularly funding. Specifically, the audit team assesses the management’s conclusion as to whether or not the company can continue to operate while meeting its financial obligations.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

On the other hand, if you arrive at a VC pitch without a comprehensive understanding of the industry you’re hoping to compete in, or without a clear path to profitability or a thoughtful product-development road map, you’ll likely leave empty-handed. Do you lack the skills needed to develop a viable product? Be ready when it counts.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 31, 2019

In these scenarios, most founders will have trouble tapping the institutional Venture Capital market and will have to do a bridge round or multiple bridge rounds. . Exacerbating the problem are the subjective standards by which many young companies are evaluated.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 26, 2016

This includes a number of international venture capital groups which have set up offices in the country, local family offices , and sovereign investment funds. It’s a virtuous cycle which is vital for the development of a vibrant startup scene. We all know the UAE is a business-friendly environment.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 16, 2020

If you want your business to grow faster by taking on investors and raising venture capital, you might want to switch your business entity from an LLC to a C Corporation. The C Corporation is often the best choice for companies that want to take on capital from investors or sell shares of stock.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 13, 2011

You can afford to invest in developing someone who is interested in developing. To help prevent this, Feuer recommends developing a short-term plan with a six- to nine-month outlook. A leader’s job is to make people think and discover alternatives. This plan will help you get through the year.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 21, 2014

And finally, in Darwinian fashion, competition for market share amongst the venture capitalists as a result of increased numbers of angel investment syndicates will clear the decks of the low-value add venture capital dollars. All of these attributes will effectively benefit the entrepreneurial community.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 27, 2011

As any experienced businessperson can tell you, there’s no shortcut or substitute for developing the kind of business horse-sense that can help you avoid angering an investor, mistreating a customer, or making any other ill-advised decision. Unfortunately, I don’t think anyone will ever develop that one.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 6, 2013

New startup entrepreneurs who are looking to raise capital may well take a look at Funding 101 , a free educational resource on fundraising launched by business investor network Startups.Co. “The truth is that fundraising is hard,” says Schroter.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

. Techventure , one of Asia’s topmost events for the venture capital community to engage with the latest technology entrepreneurs, is back. which celebrates the vibrant developments taking place in Asia that have helped Asian corporations take the lead and capitalize successfully in many areas of technology. Innovation.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 22, 2014

We want to help build an investor community based in Singapore but with connections around the world,” explains Steve Leonard, Executive Deputy Chairman of Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA), who chaired the panel that helped select the six firms.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

In order to get your invention and business off the ground, you will need to invest time and money on protecting your intellectual property , development, production and marketing. The nature of your invention, your business’s stage of development, personal circumstances and place of residence may determine your eligibility.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 5, 2019

You will face challenges and one of those could be raising capital. Options for raising that capital include: Venture capital. Venture capitalists might be inclined to invest in your startup in exchange for an equity stake if they think there’s a chance they can score a big return. But they will need convincing.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 9, 2018

Yet if you are lucky enough to secure venture capital, your chances of success will be quite good. The value of overall venture capital investment in the US is nearly $72 billion , but startups get a very small fraction of it. Research your investors beforehand. Establish a positive online presence.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 7, 2019

If followed, we believe it can help startup teams navigate the critical early stages of development – and avoid joining a majority of early stage companies that end up on the entrepreneurial scrap heap. The Traction Gap Framework gives you a powerful tool you can use to develop your investor-specific “product.”

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

If you believe that your idea is worth the effort of putting together a business plan and going through the development and funding process, you may have a potentially lucrative tech startup. The South Florida region is not typically known as a technological center; nonetheless, this is where IBM developed its early PC prototypes.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 14, 2013

“The results of programs like 500 Startups, Techstars, and Y-Combinator are well known, but due to the culture here in Europe there’s still a lot of unknowns in terms of the track record for follow on funding and results of accelerator programs based in Europe,” says Don Ritzen, co-founder and CEO of Rockstart Accelerator.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 9, 2019

Debt funding, in simple terms, is a way of raising the capital needed in the establishment or development of a business enterprise. To start any business, you need capital, and in order to raise this capital, you need to have a business. However, there are many people who don’t plan to raise venture capital anytime soon.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 31, 2017

by Mark Hasebroock, Founder and Managing Partner, Dundee Venture Capital. A collaborative, inclusive approach to startup development. They develop a certain resilience and resourcefulness, and a willingness to put up with getting knocked around a bit before getting back on their feet. But not for long.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 16, 2018

There, he would be showered in venture capital, build a team of similarly brilliant twenty-somethings, acquire millions of customers seemingly overnight, and steer his startup to an IPO and himself to the cover of Inc magazine well before his 30th birthday. Instead, he would take his evident talent to Silicon Valley.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 24, 2014

by Matthew Sawyer, Managing Partner of Rocket Market Development LLC. According to the National Venture Capital Association , the amount of money that VC’s invested rose 8% to nearly $30 billion in 2013. Too often startups develop a product or technology before having a clear idea of their prospective customers.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 14, 2014

When it comes to venture capital lingo , the more research you do upfront, the better impression you will make on potential investors. To find out more about how Defy Ventures can help you or someone you love, click here. But believe me; that metaphor doesn’t apply to the legal and financial aspects of your business.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 15, 2011

Rutgers’ Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (CUEED) , has announced a partnership with a minority-run early stage venture capital firm, H360 Capital , and NJIT’s Enterprise Development Center (EDC) , to attract technology companies to Newark, New Jersey.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 29, 2011

Not sure how to develop your idea? UT Austin has the Texas Venture Labs). Incubators will help you you develop that initial idea and, as a bonus, help develop your pitch for you to use later on when you’re trying to get funding. Head to the nearest incubator. Still striking out?

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 5, 2019

Venture capital has a big say in which companies and projects see the light of day. Blenders don’t exactly energize an audience, but that didn’t stop Blendtec from developing a popular YouTube channel around their product. If your company builds spaceships, you face a long road to profitability. Their competitors are boring.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 26, 2016

Having a great idea is not enough to develop a thriving company. Develop a comprehensive marketing plan. Making your business plan concise not only will help you stay organized, but it will also attract more venture capital investors. Developing a tech company is an exciting process. Ask for feedback.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

“We see ourselves as partners as we aim to help firms to accelerate their growth. . “We see ourselves as partners as we aim to help firms to accelerate their growth.

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