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8 New Venture Smarts That You Can’t Afford To Ignore

Startup Professionals Musings

Additionally, you need to be able to communicate the essence that story and value to investors in a couple of sentences – your elevator pitch. Often, the number one question that entrepreneurs fail to address is: “How much money do you need, and what valuation do you place on your company?” Lack of clear objectives/goals.

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Startup Funding – A Comprehensive Guide for Entrepreneurs

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I have often been asked about Startup Funding by entrepreneurs. Many myths surround the subject of startup funding. Here is Startup Funding, a Comprehensive Guide for Entrepreneurs. You must have seen a lot of startups giving out promotions, discounts, and incentives at the early phase of their business. Debt investors.

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8 Startup Gaps That Will Frustrate Funding Efforts

Startup Professionals Musings

Additionally, you need to be able to communicate the essence that story and value to investors in a couple of sentences – your elevator pitch. Often, the number one question that entrepreneurs fail to address is: “How much money do you need, and what valuation do you place on your company?” Lack of clear objectives/goals.

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Will Your Startup Get Venture Capital or IPO in 2013?

Startup Professionals Musings

Based on the final report for 2012 from Thomson Reuters and the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), it may appear that IPOs are back as a viable startup exit strategy. Angels are also moving up-stage, leaving a bigger and bigger black hole for new startups. To make this work, you will need an initial valuation of at least $5M.

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How Much Should You Raise in Your VC Round? And What is a VC Looking at in Your Model?

Both Sides of the Table

There’s a quick litmus-test conversation any early-stage VC will have with the founder and it’s one that you should be as prepared for as your elevator pitch. Conversely many VCs believe that constraining cash can often lead to increases in creative solutions at a startup. Founder: “$250k / month.” This is a red flag for VCs.

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Top Eight Reasons Startups Don’t Get Money

Startup Professionals Musings

Additionally, you need to be able to communicate the essence that story and value to investors in a couple of sentences – your elevator pitch. Often, the number one question that entrepreneurs fail to address is: “How much money do you need, and what valuation do you place on your company?” Lack of clear objectives/goals.

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8 Entrepreneur Mistakes Which Will Kill Seed Funding

Startup Professionals Musings

Additionally, you need to be able to communicate the essence that story and value to investors in a couple of sentences – your elevator pitch. Often, the number one question that entrepreneurs fail to address is: “How much money do you need, and what valuation do you place on your company?” Lack of clear objectives/goals.