YoungUpstarts

MAY 24, 2018

In today’s business environment where innovation and technology converge and the modern day entrepreneur has more support and incentive than ever to begin their dream startup company, more often than not discussions about state and local business taxes have a similar tone: “The company is losing money; we don’t owe any taxes.”.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

After all you are not planning on trying to get even a bank loan, let alone venture capital. A good example of a business plan for a small startup is the plan that I wrote for Bob’s Rent-A-Bike , a summer bicycle rental business that I started after my freshman year at college.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 30, 2016

I love the fast-paced, see-my-work-have-a-big-impact nature of a new startup. Despite this, I have been drawn by the siren call of the startup once again. I am now neck-deep in Startup No. We received a venture capital investment. We are still very much in the startup phase. 9, FilterSnap. 9 will be my last.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 2, 2016

There is no doubt about it, the appeal of startup culture is inarguable. Today, institutions like the Launch Pad University and Americas Venture Capital Conference mean that a city is a hot place for startups to get financed. So, you’ve got the bug to work for yourself? With luck, we might even make some money doing it.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 4, 2020

They aren’t operating on big bankrolls of venture capital (at least initially), and they don’t have trust funds to fall back on if the business fails. In the eyes of entrepreneurs chasing venture capital funding, how could being self-funded ever look like anything but a handicap? If they don’t come through, who will?

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Have you ever wondered why some startups are able to land funding while so many others struggle to do so? What is it about those startups that were able to attract not only the attention of venture capitalists, but also make them rip out their checkbooks and fall over themselves signing them? Is it a great business plan?

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 8, 2013

Cincinnati, Ohio-based startup accelerator the Brandery is currently accepting applications for its 2013 edition of its four-month acceleration program for brand-driven consumer Internet startups. Events & Happenings accelerator program Brandery startup startup accelerator'

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Investing has always (and will always) come with a long laundry list of liabilities that can deter even the most experienced investors from making a generous contribution to a startup or early-stage company they believe in. The financial set up pertaining to any sealed investment is a crucial piece of the startup assessment puzzle.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Running a startup is exhilarating. For an increasing number of successful startups, they are foregoing London, New York, or Silicon Valley for the business-friendly UAE. This includes a number of international venture capital groups which have set up offices in the country, local family offices , and sovereign investment funds.

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UAE Silicon Valley Startup Incubator 100

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 7, 2016

Sure, companies in the Bay Area – particularly Silicon Valley and San Francisco – consistently receive the highest percentage of venture money nationwide. But a slowdown in venture capital financing and questions about a technology bubble have led to many entrepreneurs and startups considering other avenues for growth.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

Many founders believe that the most difficult part of starting up is in the initial part – meeting venture capital investors, finding the right co-founders or employees, and even building the correct culture for the company to thrive. In either of these cases, the reason can be down to the lack of proper planning.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 18, 2019

Over the years, the rapid growth of startup networks is seen in almost every sector. Although several startups were able to sustain themselves, others shut down within a few months of operating. economy, female-founded startups could raise only 2.2% of venture capital investment in 2018.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 17, 2020

Michael Majeed is quick to note the vast numbers of new startups that launch each year on the Canadian landscape, and he’s keenly interested in helping young business owners make the most of their opportunities, especially when it comes to their finances. An accountant by background, he enjoys helping clients receive substantial tax refunds.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 21, 2014

For those would-be entrepreneurs debating the startup leap? And finally, in Darwinian fashion, competition for market share amongst the venture capitalists as a result of increased numbers of angel investment syndicates will clear the decks of the low-value add venture capital dollars. There is no time like the present.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 16, 2019

In 2018, Canada had a record-low unemployment rate and as a result we are seeing more companies, startups and online-based businesses dedicated to serving the niche-jobs industry. million in venture capital to move. Montreal is a spot for new start-ups and venture capital. of all business.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 14, 2011

With these encouraging statistics, perhaps it’s little surprise the local authorities realize that high-tech startups are horses worth putting money on. The hope is to get even more experienced investors and entrepreneurs to invest in local startups and provide them with systematic management guidance and mentorship.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 27, 2015

The traditional venture capital model calls for a degree of faith in the teams you choose to invest in. This is just one of the many factors that contributes to the abysmal startup failure rate that Forbes reports is nearly 90 per cent. One technology company that is changing the game on this front is Momentum Ventures.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 22, 2013

The Springfield, Missouri-based startup is privately held and backed by venture capital firm Baron VC. CrowdIt is currently accepting crowdfunding projects on its site, and projects will go live on the site June 4, 2013.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Techventure 2011 – one of Asia’s topmost events for the venture capital community to engage with the latest technology entrepreneurs organized by Asiasons WFG and presented by National Research Foundation (NRF) and Singapore Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SVCA) – will celebrate its 15th year on October 13 and 14.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 26, 2020

by Rizwan Virk, author of “ Startup Myths and Models: What You Won’t Learn in Business School “. If you are building a startup, you’ll find no shortage of people who are willing to give you advice, particularly when it comes to raising financing. Unfortunately, most startups don’t meet their initial rosy projections. In the U.S.,

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 7, 2019

If followed, we believe it can help startup teams navigate the critical early stages of development – and avoid joining a majority of early stage companies that end up on the entrepreneurial scrap heap. The Path to Startup Success is Littered with Failures. It’s something that the vast majority of startups overlook.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 12, 2017

To outside investors, the future of early stage and startup companies can be murky. If there is insufficient cash, then the company should have a plan to obtain sufficient capital. For many startups this results in a need to raise additional financing through debt or equity arrangements.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 9, 2019

However, there are many people who don’t plan to raise venture capital anytime soon. To determine whether a business startup should adopt debt funding, the business owner needs to answer these questions: Personal financial status. So, is debt (in the forms of loans) the right route to follow? Existing source of income.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 5, 2019

But despite the favorable trend, fintech startups also face the same reality that all startups do – raising the capital to launch a business is no easy feat. You will face challenges and one of those could be raising capital. Options for raising that capital include: Venture capital. reached $11.9

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 5, 2018

by Walker Deibel , Managing Director of Centra and author of “ Buy Then Build: How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Game “ If I asked you to name a business success story, what would you think of? Lately, we’ve seen startups able to reach a billion-dollar valuation, so-called “unicorn” companies, in the limelight.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 1, 2018

When you launch a startup, getting the business off the ground is all-consuming. If you’re not sure what insurance your startup needs, here are seven types of insurance every startup should consider. This is an affordable option for startups and small businesses. Insurance may not be top of mind. Vehicle Insurance.

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Startup Early Stage Venture Capital Security 147

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 3, 2019

A renowned specialist in achieving and growing market leadership, he has advised a range of B2B companies, including Cisco, FireEye, Lee Hecht Harrison, and such venture capital funded high-growth startups as Jumio and Skyhigh Networks.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 28, 2014

Additionally, the tech startup community has grown so quickly that Utah has a new nickname: The Silicon Slopes. The Texas Enterprise Fund also helps startups gain necessary funding. It has invested $500 million in capital since its inception. Uniquely, one third of the workforce is bilingual.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Startups are changing the landscape. Creating the legal structure and gathering the resources needed for the initial capital are still the most important roadblocks to overcome. Creating the legal structure and gathering the resources needed for the initial capital are still the most important roadblocks to overcome. Look ahead.

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Intellectual Property Startup Venture Capital Reputation 133

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 24, 2014

Many of the most talented and brightest students are convinced that a startup is their best business option. Over half of the college students in my management course at Parsons New School for Design plan to join startups or form their own companies. Investors keep pouring money into startups and early stage companies.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

If you believe that your idea is worth the effort of putting together a business plan and going through the development and funding process, you may have a potentially lucrative tech startup. The American tech startup scene has become similar to the real estate sector in the sense that location is everything. San Francisco.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 22, 2014

“The six venture capital funds and fund managers selected have an excellent reputation of helping build the companies that they fund, and their successes will further strengthen our tech-startup ecosystem.” “In 2010 I traveled Asia, meeting over 80 startups from a dozen countries. .

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Singapore Asia Early Stage Venture Capital 167

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

In the startup world, opportunities are fleeting, and obstacles are ubiquitous. Competition from other startups and established incumbents, constraints on time and capital, and limited access to talent and technology resources are just a few of the hurdles nearly every first-time founder faces while trying to build a business.

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Technical Review Due Diligence Early Stage Differentiation 140

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 15, 2012

Elizabeth Edwards, author of “ Startup: The Complete Handbook for Launching a Company for Less ” ( our review of the book here ), recently presented a talk at TEDxXavierUniversity about startups and venture funding. Where is all the venture capital? How do prize competitions drive innovation?

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 25, 2018

by Randy Komisar and Jantoon Reigersman, authors of “ Straight Talk for Startups: 100 Insider Rules for Beating the Odds “ From the outside, the startup world appears flush with opportunities. New companies are formed daily, raising huge sums of venture capital to take on the incumbents and put your company out of business.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 15, 2018

From traditional bank loans and venture capital to newer sources of funding such as peer to peer lending , the more avenues of finance you are aware of, the more likely it is that you will achieve success. As a business owner, you don’t have to excel in every field, but you do need to know where your limitations are.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Banks are conservative in choosing their lending candidates, and venture capitalists and other investors are often turned off by a criminal past. Here are six things you can do to make your startup look attractive to potential investors: 1. A natural part of the startup life is the feeling of “building the airplane as you fly.”

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Bootstrapping Startup Seed Money New York 249