Up and Running
APRIL 18, 2014
David sold his recording equipment for $50,000 and they borrowed the rest of their seed money from a bank. Beth developed her own intensive curriculum and, with the help of seed money from a student, founded YogaFit® in 1994 to fill the niche. David’s advice. “I
The Startup Magazine
OCTOBER 5, 2020
In return, you may be able to get your hands on some seed money for your college startup. To make the most out of your money, you should find discounts, use campus resources, and seek funding from alternative sources. By doing these things, you’ll soon build the foundations for your business to rest upon. .
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Both Sides of the Table
MAY 13, 2013
Let’s assume $2 million in seed money. If the money comes from professional investors it usually has a “liquidation preference” meaning that their money comes out before the founders or common stock. How about if we look at it from the “rest of company” perspective. Year in, year out.
Scalable Startup
AUGUST 9, 2018
High growth startup companies need seed money to get things going. They need the money to rent offices, hire staff, and establish their initial presence (website, incorporation, marketing). To me, this is the best time to raise your seed. Without funding most tech startups will die. Option Two: Post-Launch?—?Raise
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 18, 2013
The explosion in seed funding, without a corresponding explosion in investors willing to lead the next round (Series A), may mean that you can’t get a second round and will be “orphaned” or die. Seeded companies will take longer to raise a next round. As soon as you get seed money, it’s time to start working on the next round.
Steve Blank
JUNE 11, 2009
Will there be a lecture on getting seed money in a post crisis world? The rest is worth reading as well. Reply Michael Durwin , on June 12, 2009 at 10:11 am Said: As I embark on my first start-up I’m continuously bolstered by posts like these. Thanks Steve! Reply YA , on June 14, 2009 at 10:48 am Said: Interesting.
Up and Running
MAY 30, 2018
My first company, Digital-Tutors , grew from a startup in my living room with $54 of my own seed money into a multi-million-dollar business with customers around the world. I was proud of the fact that we never used any outside investment money to grow the company. It was a career goal.
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