Due Diligence Exit Strategy Hiring Technical Review 
YoungUpstarts
MARCH 9, 2016
When reviewing potential M&A advisors, consider their background and approach to deal making. Not all personal accountants are accustomed to working on an M&A transaction, so make sure to hire someone expert in determining the valuation that makes sense for your particular company. Tech Savvy. M&A is intense.
Up and Running
MARCH 14, 2018
I’ve raised close to $1 million from angel investors for my previous technology startups. Impress the investors with what you and your team have accomplished to date (sales, contracts, key hires, product launches, and so on). Customer acquisition: Marketing and sales strategy. Your exit strategy.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Up and Running
SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
Angels invest in one out of every forty deals they review (2.5%) versus the one out of 400 by VC’s (0.25%). They are professionals with full-time jobs, who often don’t have time for due diligence (and may not even know how to do it) and often make decisions through trusted referrals or based on gut feelings (more on gut feelings later).
Up and Running
JULY 2, 2014
You can’t underestimate the importance of selecting an attorney who “gets” your business model, your market opportunity, and most importantly, your fundraising and exit strategy. My business partner and I made many mistakes in our first tech startup, and so many of them were the result of choosing a lawyer who was a terrible fit.
mashable.com
MARCH 20, 2014
Because there is often a lot at stake for a new company, its wise to ask where you will fit in among founders and first hires — and how you can make a direct impact on the companys success. Proceed — if at all — with extreme due diligence and caution. Whats your exit strategy? Follow @mashable. Must Reads.
David Teten
SEPTEMBER 23, 2017
VCs tout themselves as frontier technology investors, but most are using the same infrastructure tools they have used for the past 20+ years: Excel and recent college grads searching Google. According to Knowledge.VC , under 5% of US VCs have a full-time team member focused on technology. . But we’re doing it slowly.
Up and Running
JANUARY 2, 2013
I’ve raised close to $1 million from angel investors for my previous technology start-ups. Impress the investors with what you and your team have accomplished to date (sales, contracts, key hires, product launches, etc.). I know what it’s like to pitch to investors – both angels and venture capitalists.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
100 
Let's personalize your content