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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

Aunnie Patton Power writes, “According to the Global Impact Investing Network, 85% of Impact Investors look for market rate or close to market rate returns, but they are cognizant that pushing for a full company exit might have negative impact on the company’s founding mission. Governance. Profitable or backed by large VC fund.

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Show Me the Money: What are my Financing Options for my Business?

Up and Running

They support us through thick and thin, and it’s great to know we have that network should we need it. However, you may want to think twice before you tap into that network financially. Pros of using gifted funds: Peer-to-peer lending networks make it easy to tap into family and friends’ financial resources.

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