Gust

DECEMBER 21, 2013

For venture capital, this is typically ten times the invested capital, and those returns can only be achieved through equity appreciation, not debt service. And if you are still at the startup stage, how do already have global operations in a dozen countries? That would typically be done before you start the company.

Private Equity 139

Private Equity Venture Capital Equity Finance 139

Gust

MARCH 19, 2014

The most important is that venture capital firms simply do not fund business plans. But I wish you luck with your venture! Invested Interests business plan entrepreneurs startups US venture capital firms visa' The disappointing fact is that this is a highly, highly unlikely scenario, for several reasons.

Venture Capital 122

Venture Capital Business Plan Green Entrepreneur 122

Gust

FEBRUARY 22, 2014

There are literally hundreds of platforms currently operating that connect investors and startups, and there have been at least a hundred others that have come and gone. ” With that in mind… No: It’s a similar situation in the entrepreneurial funding space.

Belarus 107

Belarus Kazakhstan Portugal Accredited Investor 107

Gust

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

The question is based on a misunderstanding of how venture capital investment works. What VCs invest in are operating companies that are ready (or almost ready) to scale. First of all, VC funds do not invest in ideas. There are many wonderful ideas, all of which are not fundable. Only companies get funded.

Limited Partner 116

Limited Partner Venture Capital Operations Partner 116

Gust

APRIL 23, 2014

When you realize that the platform operates in half a dozen languages and has investors or entrepreneurs in over 200 countries engaging in both local and cross-border investments, you can begin to see the outlines of the future of finance.

Angel Groups 127

Angel Groups Accredited Investor Private Equity Deal Flow 127

Gust

DECEMBER 29, 2013

Some entrepreneurs can’t decide if they want to be a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) or a C-corporation, or they don’t have the money, so they put off doing anything until the first venture capital round, or until the first lawsuit occurs. The simple answer is to do something, and start simple. So be alert and be flexible.

Startup 183

Startup Intellectual Property LLC Burn Rate 183

Gust

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Think about it – most entrepreneurs who manage to raise seed money or venture capital usually raise enough money for 12-18 months maximum. So at any given point you are likely operating with a maximum of 9 month’s cash. Many times it’s less. And yet you have to.

Monaco 122

Monaco Cofounder Chicago Mexico 122