Up and Running

JULY 29, 2019

We should also point out that angel investment is different from venture capital. People often use “ venture capital ” as a bucket term to include angel investment, but that’s unnecessarily confusing. Angel investment usually comes before venture capital, at earlier business stages.

Angel Investor 119

Angel Investor Venture Capital Technical Review Software Review 119

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Most entrepreneurs have found by now one or more of the many popular crowdfunding sites , and have the name and contact information for at least one of the big venture capital firms. Their realm fits between crowdfunding and venture capital sources. contributes more than $25 billion to fund 70,000 startups every year.

Venture Capital 265

Venture Capital Accredited Investor Syndicate Syndication 265

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

Hopefully you can see from this list that the people and processes involved in financing a nonprofit have little in common with angel investors, or the venture capital process. Some nonprofit entrepreneurs think they can skip the whole plan, rather than just the sections on valuation, equity offered, and exit strategy.

Equity 235

Equity Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy 235

Up and Running

AUGUST 18, 2014

Startups tend to rely on capital that comes via angel investors or venture capital firms while small business operations may rely on loans and grants. The interesting thing about venture capital is that those providing it tend to have a more active role in whatever company they are backing.

Small Business 154

Small Business Exit Strategy Cofounder Angel Investor 154

ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 2, 2021

However, most institutional investors (venture capital groups, for instance) don’t mind this structure, and they, in fact, prefer to invest in corporations due to protections from issuing stocks. Even if you have a long-term exit strategy, keeping your business as an LLC protects your interest as a founder for as long as you wish.

Technical Review 158

Technical Review LLC IPO Stock 158

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2023

Every entrepreneur needs help and support along the way, from developing the initial idea, to selling off the successful business (exit strategy). It won’t work, it costs time and money, and hurts your credibility when you need them later. The challenge is finding and using qualified affordable support organizations for each stage.

Incubator 305

Incubator Startup Exit Strategy Institutional Investors 305

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 27, 2021

Most entrepreneurs have found by now one or more of the many popular crowdfunding sites , and have the name and contact information for at least one of the big venture capital firms. Their realm fits between crowdfunding and venture capital sources. contributes more than $25 billion to fund 70,000 startups every year.

Search 317

Search Accredited Investor Angel Investor Venture Capital 317

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Hopefully you can see from this list that the people and processes involved in financing a nonprofit have little in common with angel investors, or the venture capital process. Some nonprofit entrepreneurs think they can skip the whole plan, rather than just the sections on valuation, equity offered, and exit strategy.

Angel Investor 132

Angel Investor Equity Technical Review Exit Strategy 132

Feld Thoughts

JANUARY 2, 2012

In the fall of 2010 Mahendra Ramsinghani reached out to me by email about a new book he was working on called The Business of Venture Capital: Insights from Leading Practitioners on the Art of Raising a Fund, Deal Structuring, Value Creation, and Exit Strategies.

Venture Capital 136

Venture Capital Exit Strategy Angel Investor Deal Structure 136

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 7, 2022

On the other hand, venture capital organizations typically look for needs that exceed $2 million. The best way to show return on investment is to declare an exit strategy, such as being acquired or going public in the next five years, which allows the investor to cash out. What business milestones have you met?

Preferred Stock 304

Preferred Stock Exit Strategy Equity Angel Investor 304

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Every entrepreneur needs help and support along the way, from developing the initial idea, to selling off the successful business (exit strategy). It won’t work, it costs time and money, and hurts your credibility when you need them later. The challenge is finding and using qualified affordable support organizations for each stage.

Incubator 429

Incubator Startup Exit Strategy Institutional Investors 429

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 13, 2013

Hopefully you can see from this list that the people and processes involved in financing a non-profit have little in common with Angel investors, or the venture capital process. Some non-profit entrepreneurs think they can skip the whole plan, rather than just the sections on valuation, equity offered, and exit strategy.

Equity 207

Equity Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy 207

Up and Running

MARCH 14, 2018

Your exit strategy. If you’re seeking large sums of investment capital (over $1M), most investors will want to know what your exit strategy is. Show you’ve done some due diligence on this exit strategy, including the companies you’re targeting, and why it would make sense three, five, or 10 years down the road.

Hockey Stick 164

Hockey Stick Exit Strategy Technical Review Angel Investor 164

ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 2, 2021

However, most institutional investors (venture capital groups, for instance) don’t mind this structure, and they, in fact, prefer to invest in corporations due to protections from issuing stocks. Even if you have a long-term exit strategy, keeping your business as an LLC protects your interest as a founder for as long as you wish.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review LLC IPO Stock 78

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

Hopefully you can see from this list that the people and processes involved in financing a non-profit have little in common with angel investors, or the venture capital process. Some non-profit entrepreneurs think they can skip the whole plan, rather than just the sections on valuation, equity offered, and exit strategy.

Angel Investor 218

Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy Equity 218

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 11, 2016

The business plan should address all key questions, including valuation, funding needed, use of funds and exit strategy. Also, later when you need a larger round of venture capital, the same preparation will serve you just as well, so you might as well learn now how to fly with the angels.

Angel Investor 120

Angel Investor Intellectual Property Accredited Investor Angel Groups 120

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Based on some good estimates of how many new ventures have been started in the last five years, the statistical odds of any individual startup making it to this level are less than one in a million. Credible yet flexible exit strategy. But, of course, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try.

Intellectual Property 120

Intellectual Property Valuation Merger Exit Strategy 120

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 3, 2011

Hopefully you can see from this list that the people and processes involved in financing a non-profit have little in common with angel investors, or the venture capital process. Some non-profit entrepreneurs think they can skip the whole plan, rather than just the sections on valuation, equity offered, and exit strategy.

Angel Investor 238

Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy Equity 238

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

Hopefully you can see from this list that the people and processes involved in financing a non-profit have little in common with Angel investors, or the venture capital process. Some non-profit entrepreneurs think they can skip the whole plan, rather than just the sections on valuation, equity offered, and exit strategy.

Angel Investor 120

Angel Investor Equity Technical Review Exit Strategy 120

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 4, 2020

On the other hand, venture capital organizations typically look for needs that exceed $2 million. The best way to show return on investment is to declare an exit strategy, such as being acquired or going public in the next five years, which allows the investor to cash out. What business milestones have you met?

Startup 337

Startup Preferred Stock Exit Strategy Equity 337

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

According to the Angel Capital Association: Angels (private money) invest in 55,000 startups each year versus 1,500 companies by VC (venture capital) funding. Many young entrepreneurs feel getting funding, whether it be meeting their crowdfunding goal or attracting venture capital, is validation for their business.

Angel Investor 159

Angel Investor Technical Review Software Review Accredited Investor 159

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Yet one of the first things a potential equity investor asks about is your exit strategy. Here are three important reasons for the question: Good investment paybacks normally require an exit event. Most experts don’t recommend this approach as your default strategy anymore.

Exit Strategy 264

Exit Strategy Private Equity Equity Technical Review 264

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Over the same 30 years, Venture Capital firms have honed their skills and strategies to match Wall Streets needs to achieve liquidity for their portfolio companies. One of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make is misunderstanding the role of venture capital investors. What Do VC’s Do?

Silicon Valley 217

Silicon Valley IPO Technical Review Venture Capital 217

ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

Under this category, you have the angel investors who would invest their own money and Venture Capital or VC firms, who manage funds aimed towards specific startup sectors and stages. Equity investors. The third source of funding is from equity investors. For mature businesses, there are Private Equity or PE firms. ? Debt investors.

Startup 150

Startup Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Seed Stage 150

Up and Running

DECEMBER 6, 2010

What’s an exit strategy? And I once heard one person object to exit strategy as a company moving away from its original location to some other. It was in my mind over the weekend after some smart people objected to exit strategies in plans for investors. Investors always want exit strategies, I said.

Exit Strategy 71

Exit Strategy Liquidity Event Early Stage Entrepreneur 71

Gust

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

It’s the result of several decades in high tech, three years as an investor in a local Oregon angel investment group , some consulting in due diligence for venture capital, and my experience as founder and co-founder of successful ventures. Respect for the exit. What I say here is my opinion and mine alone.

Technical Review 70

Technical Review Software Review Angel Investor Exit Strategy 70

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 25, 2020

Yet one of the first things a potential equity investor asks about is your exit strategy. Here are three important reasons for the question: Good investment paybacks normally require an exit event. Most experts don’t recommend this approach as your default strategy anymore.

Exit Strategy 376

Exit Strategy Startup Private Equity Equity 376

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 6, 2010

Hopefully you can see from this list that the people and processes involved in financing a non-profit have little in common with angel investors, or the venture capital process. Some non-profit entrepreneurs think they can skip the whole plan, rather than just the sections on valuation, equity offered, and exit strategy.

Angel Investor 143

Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy Equity 143

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Every entrepreneur needs help and support along the way, from developing the initial idea, to selling off the successful business (exit strategy). It won’t work, it costs time and money, and hurts your credibility when you need them later. The challenge is finding and using qualified affordable support organizations for each stage.

Incubator 236

Incubator Exit Strategy Institutional Investors Angel Investor 236

Austin Startup

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Opening Night Happy Hour and Keynote with Scott Kupor: Secrets of Sandhill Road | Fundraising Track Joshua Baer , Founder and CEO at Capital Factory, delved into the transforming realm of venture capital with Scott Kupor , Managing Partner at Andreessen Horowitz.

Fractional VPE 49

Fractional VPE Austin Artificial Inteligence Fractional CTO 49

Gust

OCTOBER 25, 2014

The Business of Venture Capital. Insights from Leading Practitioners on the Art of Raising a Fund, Deal Structuring, Value Creation, and Exit Strategies. Raising Venture Capital for the Serious Entrepreneur. A Venture Capital Insider Reveals How to Get from Start-up to IPO on Your Terms.

Term Sheet 132

Term Sheet Private Equity Exit Strategy Venture Capital 132

The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2019

Venture Capital. Venture capital money may be difficult to obtain, but the funding can be substantial for successful applicants. This type of funding is usually from a venture capital firm rather than from an individual investor. In other cases, investors may donate money with no repayment required.

Entrepreneur 113

Entrepreneur Venture Capital Small Business Administration Exit Strategy 113

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

After all, the show is essentially about pitching a burgeoning business in order to secure venture capital funding. In fact, this is true with any group of venture capital investors. While it’s understandable, you need to ensure it’s profitable and, quite frankly, have a viable exit strategy lined up.

Entrepreneur 162

Entrepreneur Exit Strategy Tampa Venture Capital 162

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 17, 2014

Here are some basic “rules of thumb” that every Angel or venture capital equity investor uses, to help you anticipate their reactions. That’s why investors want to hear about your exit strategy. Venture capital requests that get satisfied are even lower. Build a path to 10x return.

Liquidity Event 249

Liquidity Event Equity Venture Capital Merger 249

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. Best of luck to you in your startup venture! Picking the right attorney in your startup is as important as picking the right business partner.

Technical Review 118

Technical Review Angel Investor Due Diligence Dilution 118

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 28, 2013

Here are some basic “rules of thumb” that every Angel or venture capital equity investor uses, to help you anticipate their reactions. That’s why investors want to hear about your exit strategy. Venture capital requests that get satisfied are even lower. Build a path to 10x return.

Liquidity Event 243

Liquidity Event Startup Equity Venture Capital 243

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

Most entrepreneurs have found by now one or more of the many popular crowdfunding sites , and have the name and contact information for at least one of the big venture capital firms. Their realm fits between crowdfunding and venture capital sources. Most share expertise as well as money.

Angel Investor 120

Angel Investor Accredited Investor Venture Capital Startup 120