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

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

But, in the US, only wealthy accredited investors * have been allowed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to invest in entrepreneurs and their startup companies (without extensive disclosure of the business plan and risks inherent to such new ventures).

Securities and Exchange Commission 154

Securities and Exchange Commission Accredited Investor Angel Investor Due Diligence 154

Gust

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

What may appear to be a hypertechnical set of amendments to obscure code sections ( Section 12(g)(1)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 , anyone?) targets the Exchange Act requirement that is reportedly forcing Facebook to go public in early 2012.

IPO 110

IPO Prospectus SEC Intellectual Property 110

Gust

DECEMBER 23, 2011

And if your value proposition is built on providing a secure, dependable long term relationship for the customer… well, you’re going to need a nice looking balance sheet and big backers to convince the buyer that you’ll still be around in a couple of years.

Intellectual Property 127

Intellectual Property Balance Sheet Dilution Bootstrapping 127

Gust

OCTOBER 5, 2011

Let’s dive in, taking it from the top: Type of Security : Convertible Promissory Notes, bearing interest at a simple interest rate of 8%. At least one well-known Silicon Valley venture accelerator is using a document referred to as a “ convertible security ” rather than “convertible promissory note.”

Finance 79

Finance Preferred Stock Term Sheet Early Stage 79

Gust

MAY 24, 2012

As a quick review, most startups begin life as corporations with a single class of equity securities, referred to as Common Stock , issued to founders, employees, and outside service providers. Options and warrants, when issued, are also typically exercisable for shares of Common Stock.

IPO 159

IPO Equity Common Stock Stock 159

Gust

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Channels secure, customers placed trial orders. – Need venture capital. . — Haven’t even discussed sales channels. ++. Key beta testers identified and contacted. – No partners identified. ++. Key partners in place. Need for additional rounds of funding. Another angel round. Positive other factors.

Valuation 146

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation Intellectual Property Technical Review 146