Genuine VC
FEBRUARY 9, 2011
Employee count is the strongest (but not a perfect) proxy for management’s and investors’ outlook on the business. a founding CEO stepping aside to make room for professional management could be an indicator of successful growth). What is the burn rate and how much cash is in the bank now?
Genuine VC
JULY 19, 2010
However, the drawbacks to angel investors are clear – given the lack of professional approach and limited capital capacity, these individuals are frequently less willing to lead rounds and require numerous investors for an entrepreneur to build a sizeable round (and manage subsequently).
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Genuine VC
FEBRUARY 12, 2012
PROs of taking his angel money are the feeder system to venture financing of the next round and the vast network of portfolio CEOs which can be tapped into for connections and help. CONS: Potentially not much value-add beyond initial financing round. The Friends & Family Angel. These are the proverbial first-commit investors.
Genuine VC
FEBRUARY 12, 2012
PROs of taking his angel money are the feeder system to venture financing of the next round and the vast network of portfolio CEOs which can be tapped into for connections and help. CONS: Potentially not much value-add beyond initial financing round. The Friends & Family Angel. These are the proverbial first-commit investors.
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