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How To Grow A Company Without Venture Capital

YoungUpstarts

As an entrepreneur, though, you should look no further than Fab.com as a cautionary tale of venture capital. The Drawbacks of Venture Capital. One Florida franchise was doing well, so its owner wanted to expand to a second location. If VC were the key to success, then Fab would have had it wrapped up.

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What Angel Investing & Florida Condos Have in Common

Both Sides of the Table

While many of my friends bragged about their 5 condos in Florida I kept talking about how the real estate market was in a bubble – their gains an illusion. They have marked-up paper gains propped up by an over excited venture capital market that has validated their investments. It is slowly becoming Florida Condos.

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The Venture Capital Secret: 3 Out of 4 Start-Ups Fail

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SIGNIFICANCE PROMINENT. --> The Venture Capital Secret: 3 Out of 4 Start-Ups Fail. An entrepreneur with a hot technology and venture-capital funding becomes a billionaire in his 20s. The National Venture Capital Association estimates that 25% to 30% of venture-backed businesses fail. NAME David Cowan.

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Entrepreneurial Density and Venture Capital

Feld Thoughts

Richard Florida continues to write amazing stuff about Startup Communities in The Atlantic Online. Two of his latest articles talk about entrepreneurial density and venture capital. The Connection Between Venture Capital and Diverse, Dense Communities. High-Tech Challengers to Silicon Valley.

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Miami: A hot spot for venture capitalists

David Teten

For example, we’re a significant investor in Clearpath Immigration , a company based in NY, DC, and Florida which makes immigration process easier and more affordable. Another portfolio company of ff Venture Capital that targets this market is Voxy , a mobile app that creates an immersive experience in teaching English as a second language.

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Why Startups Are Ready For A Reboot

YoungUpstarts

Even a simple Florida start-up could adjust to the changing tides if they knew how to approach the problem. Venture capital firms have become more discerning where they put their limited funds to use, and banks have always been anti-startup in their business dealings. However, the biggest hurdle is yet to come.

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Big Sky Capital: Investing in the Future of SaaS Startups

ReadWriteStart

In the fast-paced world of technology and venture capital, a new player has emerged, poised to significantly impact the startup ecosystem. Big Sky Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm , has recently announced the launch of its inaugural fund, with $20 million in capital commitments.