View from Seed

OCTOBER 21, 2014

As the seed-stage startup fundraise process has received more transparency in recent years, ranging from published advice on how to raise seed capital to increased availability through AngelList, Funders Club, and various accelerator programs, I’ve noticed another trend emerging.

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Genuine VC

JULY 30, 2012

Sharing these expectations early in potential lead investor discussions fundamentally qualifies the conversations, but it also runs the risk of prematurely losing a potential financing partner or reducing options to maximize a financing process outcome.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 1, 2010

In these cases we proactively offer to lead their next round of financing. If we can come to an agreement we will either lead the round ourselves or partner with other investors. Like Brad Feld I’m syndication agnostic but I have a slight preference toward working with others. Ask their strategy.

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mashable.com

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Look for Your Lead Investor. First you’ll want to find a lead investor — someone many other investors will recognize and respect. This list of top angel investors is a good start. Money and Finance Lists. Programming and Web Development Lists. Global Syndication Partners.

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