YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 24, 2013

“The reality is that there has not been a reliable, simple, or cost-effective way to calculate an early stage company’s valuation – which is why so many entrepreneurs and angel investors get it wrong,” says Alan Lobock, co-founder of Worthworm.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 12, 2017

To outside investors, the future of early stage and startup companies can be murky. Many of these companies are pre-revenue and in the cash burn stage as they try to establish their technology and market. For many startups this results in a need to raise additional financing through debt or equity arrangements.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 28, 2015

They also need to decide whether to structure terms as an equity deal or a convertible security deal. These costs make it preferable to use a convertible security for a raise of this size and to structure as equity financing if you are raising closer to $2 million. ” The Cost of Financing. Even $15-20,000 is too expensive.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 14, 2016

Sure, VC cash can boost your business to new heights, but it also reduces your equity in the company, forces you to focus on company valuation, and provides a false sense of financial security. Its manufacturer offered the watch at a $40 discount to early backers and a $20 discount to all other backers. Get a loan.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 14, 2011

And while there are currently there are seven incubators under the program, including Neoteny Labs and Plug and Play , the effort to boost the pool of investors and incubators should see more early-stage, high-tech startup companies in Singapore get nurtured. ” The flow is not limited to money as well. Ongoing Challenges.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 19, 2017

There are several ways to approach funding, but there are two main sources of financing: debt and equity. Equity Financing. Equity is especially important for companies with global aspirations or technology startups. One of the benefits of equity financing is you don’t have to pay interest on the capital you receive.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

There are many different kinds of accelerators – private and public based accelerators, accelerators that take equity, as well as equity free accelerators. If this happens, the risk of having an unpleasant experience is much higher, as an early stage startup cannot afford 7 months off the correct path.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 12, 2017

To successfully secure the early stage support of an angel investor, entrepreneurs need to determine what precisely they are looking for when evaluating an investment opportunity. This due to equity ownership interest often requiring an exchange for the early stage funding provided by the investor.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 30, 2018

If you’re committed to not giving up equity in your business, you’ll need to get creative with how you manage your money. You can’t be everywhere at once, yet you’ll find that – particularly in the early stages of growth – you’re being pulled in multiple directions. Cash Flow Problems. Limited Time.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 11, 2019

Sometimes, keeping equity in your company is more important than starting your entrepreneurial career debt-free. There are a lot of problems with this, seeing as how every single dollar counts in the early stages of your business. Living the lifestyle.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Another option is to work with funding partners who don’t require you to pay back the loan, but rather take a portion of your company’s equity. An angel investor is more likely to invest in an early-stage startup and may or may not be hands on.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 30, 2017

Founders often believe that splitting the equity pie with you is not warranted. Les Trachtman is currently the CEO of The Trachtman Group – focused on helping companies grow and scale, as well as managing director (and majority investor) of Purview, an early stage company focused on disrupting the medical imaging business.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 23, 2018

During this discovery stage, entrepreneurs get to hone their business skills via training and support while typically no equity is taken from them. Both startup incubators and accelerates can provide valuable assistance in the growth and development of an early-stage business.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Angelist, SeedInvest, Circle Up and WeFunder are best for equity crowdfunding. Some of the best events you may find prudent attending for your early-stage company include WebSummit, Money2020, TechCrunch Disrupt and Collision. Kickstarter and Indiegogo are good for donations.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Building extensive experience in the financial service industry over a twenty year career, Donato Sferra began his financial career as an equity research analyst at TD Securities, specializing in auto parts, solar and automation.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 3, 2015

Early stage investing experience. Look for investors who have either been entrepreneurs themselves or have invested in early stage companies that have gone on to be successful. There’s a reason why Nesta reports that angels who invest in industries they know are more likely to make returns on their investment.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 26, 2014

“Seedstars World is filling this gap with a worldwide competition focusing on emerging markets and fast growing startup scenes, allowing these startups to climb on the stage and get the attention they deserve.” “When we think about successful and innovative projects, we automatically think ‘Silicon Valley’.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Teams accepted onto the program will receive S$25k cash investment, over S$100k in technical facilities, office accommodation, intensive mentoring and an introduction to more than 100 active early-stage investors. The program will start on 14 February 2013 and runs through May. “That’s why we call it an accelerator.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 22, 2017

Early-stage companies need to define their niche in the market they serve and iterate, iterate, iterate until they’ve got a solution that delights their customer and can scale. All businesses have strategies, budgets, resources and competitors – it’s the execution of these components that allow some to deliver more value than others.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 22, 2016

Goldstein is a proven leader who has held executive positions with leading global brands, such as American Express, Sears, and Citigroup, as well as several early-stage enterprises.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Investors are much more than just people putting up money in exchange for equity. While some investors, especially those at the early stage of the company, tend to take a hands-off approach and let the founders take important decisions, others may prefer to play a more hands-on role. Of course, all investors are not the same.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 12, 2016

In the early stages of business, sweat equity can often be a good substitute for cash. If you cannot afford recruiting a developer who can build the service for you, an alternate is to pitch your idea to smart developers who can serve as your cofounder and earn an equity in lieu for their work. Find a cofounder.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 29, 2019

I was in my early 30’s and had a house, a degree and a very nice neighbor when I started my business. In the early stages of growing your business, this principle can reap great rewards. This includes introducing you to folks that may turn into your first big “sweet spot” client.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 18, 2019

But early-stage startup founders can’t think this way, because when immediate goals are unrealistic or unachievable, a startup is bound to crash and burn. That way, founders can set reasonable, attainable goals for their team and their company. This isn’t something we talk about enough.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 31, 2011

He recently founded The Startup Centre , an India-based accelerator for early stage start-ups, and also a hub for initiatives related to tech, design and entrepreneurship. Exits would inspire more start-ups, and also an infusion of capital into early stage investment. If I have to pick one, it would be exits.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Self-funding your invention in the early stages can allow you to retain complete control of your intellectual property, decision-making, and any initial revenue. While covering these costs can seem daunting, there are a number of funding opportunities available. Using personal resources.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 12, 2016

Goldstein is a proven leader who has held executive positions with leading global brands, such as American Express, Sears, and Citigroup, as well as several early-stage enterprises.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 3, 2020

Vancouver executive Christopher Kape is an entrepreneur and venture capitalist who founded JAMCO Capital Partners , an early-stage investment and strategic advisory firm that focuses on a number of industries, including gaming, high-tech, food and wellness.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 23, 2015

If you’re considering making a significant investment in a start-up or early stage company, follow these nine tips to avoid becoming a victim: 1. If the company succeeds, when do you get to sell your equity? Why haven’t the big private equity firms snapped up this deal? Don’t get scammed.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 17, 2014

Let’s break this down, typically, a startup’s accelerator will provide entrepreneurs with mentoring, guidance and a small amount of funding in return for a small equity stake in the company. Accelerators are truly only as valuable as the knowledge and relationships that they can bring to an early stage company/team.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Though most founders would agree culture is important in an organization’s success, it often takes a back seat to product development and generating a profit in the early stages of an organization’s life. As a startup grows, the equity position offered to new employees goes down as the number of employees goes up.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 31, 2012

In 1775, she became the first woman to have a paper published under her name and would serve as the chief editor for the Maryland Journal in the early stages of the American Revolution. Walker is one of the most amazing women on this list, building a vast business empire with little more than sweat equity and a great idea.

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