Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 16, 2012

The hard part for entrepreneurs is figuring out what it takes to play. Here is just a sampling of the latest terminology and lingo that I gleaned from Dave, and from some additional research on the Internet, that I think every entrepreneur should know, who may be looking for funding now, or down the road: Micro-VCs. Crowd funding.

Early Stage 253

Early Stage Finance Seed Stage Entrepreneur 253

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 11, 2021

Later, when your venture is trying to close on financing, or even going public, that forgotten partner surfaces, demanding their original share. Many startups delay incorporation until the first formal round of financing, which is too late. Entrepreneurs often put off the hassle and the cost of filing a patent until first funding.

Cost 363

Cost Non-Compete Accredited Investor Cofounder 363

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2015

Entrepreneurs who require funding for their startup have long counted on self-accredited high net worth individuals (“angels”) to fill their needs, after friends and family, and before they qualify for institutional investments (“VCs”). Here again, the entrepreneur will be the one hurt most, by having fewer funding sources to access.

Angel Investor 120

Angel Investor Angel Groups Accredited Investor IRR 120

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Most healthy businesses need business financing at some point. Startups have to deal with starting costs and ongoing businesses have to finance growth and working capital. Financing options depend on what kind of business you have. Don’t waste your time looking for the wrong kind of financing. You should.

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SBA Venture Capital Angel Investor Technical Review 161

Gust

JULY 19, 2012

4) Accredited Investor funding portals, which may or may not register under the JOBS Act, but will restrict themselves to the exempt, upper part of the market. I know of at least one other hybrid platform that’s coming from some similarly experienced players, and my guess is that there will be still others entering this tranche.

Accredited Investor 144

Accredited Investor SEC Equity Early Stage 144

Growthink Blog

APRIL 21, 2013

However, before entrepreneurs could start using equity-based crowdfunding, the SEC had to write the specific rules governing it. On these sites, entrepreneurs (and individuals) can solicit loans from other individuals. In this type of Crowdfunding individuals who give you money become investors and own equity in your company.

Accredited Investor 95

Accredited Investor SEC San Francisco Equity 95

Gust

JULY 8, 2012

The hard part for entrepreneurs is figuring out what it takes to play. Here is just a sampling of the latest terminology and lingo that I gleaned from Dave, and from some additional research on the Internet, that I think every entrepreneur should know, who may be looking for funding now, or down the road: Micro-VCs. Crowd funding.

Early Stage 177

Early Stage Finance Seed Stage Entrepreneur 177

Gust

FEBRUARY 22, 2014

However, there is actually much more to Gust than is apparent on the surface, or even from the viewpoint of a current user (either entrepreneur or investor). As I’ve discussed elsewhere, Gust’s long-term goal is to serve as the infrastructure platform for the entire global, early stage finance industry.

Belarus 107

Belarus Kazakhstan Portugal Accredited Investor 107

Pascal's View

OCTOBER 11, 2013

I first visited the Museum of American Finance a couple of years ago, and it is not only a great space,it is a useful resource for visitors interested in a wide range of current exhibits on current capital markets topics, as well as documents and artifacts related to capital markets, money and banking.

New York 31

New York Technical Review Angel Investor Finance 31

Business Plan Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

The first milestone in a new startup’s financing is called ‘Seed Capital’ which refers to the initial investment raised by the founders from their friends and family, or commonly referred to as FFF (Friends, Family and Founders), who mostly use their personal assets. Convertible Debt Financing. Raising Seed Capital.

Finance 93

Finance Accredited Investor Angel Investor Seed Capital 93

Berkonomics

AUGUST 3, 2023

Some businesses require very little capital and the founder can self-finance the enterprise and retain 100% of its ownership and control from ignition through liquidity event (startup through sale). And even with the significant cost of credit card debt, many entrepreneurs aggressively use existing cards to finance a startup.

Private Equity 118

Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 118

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 2, 2011

Later, when your venture is trying to close on financing, or even going public, that forgotten partner surfaces, demanding their original share. Many startups delay incorporation until the first formal round of financing, which is too late. Entrepreneurs often put off the hassle and the cost of filing a patent until first funding.

Non-Compete 246

Non-Compete Accredited Investor Entrepreneur Cofounder 246

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Many entrepreneurs seems to be convinced that the “crowd” of regular people using the Internet will somehow solve their startup funding needs, when they sense a lack of interest from accredited investors. Investors know how tough it is to get a set of terms accepted by even two investors, much less hundreds.

Non-disclosure Agreement 254

Non-disclosure Agreement Intellectual Property Accredited Investor Equity 254

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 5, 2019

The good news for fintech entrepreneurs, though, is that we are well past the time when investors might have viewed fintech as a fad that would pass. I think that most investors have come to understand that fintech is here to stay. Finance is getting more and more high tech each year. Angel investors.

Angel Investor 113

Angel Investor Accredited Investor Bootstrapping Boston 113

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2013

Later, when your venture is trying to close on financing, or even going public, that forgotten partner surfaces, demanding their original share. Many startups delay incorporation until the first formal round of financing, which is too late. Entrepreneurs often put off the hassle and the cost of filing a patent until first funding.

Non-Compete 235

Non-Compete Accredited Investor Startup Cofounder 235

Gust

SEPTEMBER 27, 2014

To begin with, it is important to understand some basic facts about the world of entrepreneurial finance: There are many more entrepreneurs than there are investors, with the result that only one company out of every 400 that seeks venture funding actually receives it.

Angel Groups 159

Angel Groups Elevator Pitch Software Review Deal Flow 159

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 17, 2013

Many entrepreneurs seems to be convinced that the “crowd” of regular people using the Internet will somehow solve their startup funding needs, when they sense a lack of interest from accredited investors. Investors know how tough it is to get a set of terms accepted by even two investors, much less hundreds.

Non-disclosure Agreement 266

Non-disclosure Agreement Intellectual Property Accredited Investor Equity 266

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 10, 2012

Later, when your venture is trying to close on financing, or even going public, that forgotten partner surfaces, demanding their original share. Many startups delay incorporation until the first formal round of financing, which is too late. Entrepreneurs often put off the hassle and the cost of filing a patent until first funding.

Non-Compete 249

Non-Compete Accredited Investor Cofounder Startup 249

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

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 22, 2019

Most entrepreneurs are aware that securing investments in their companies could be essential to the short-term growth and long-term success of their venture. It can often be confusing to know which investment type might work best for an entrepreneur and business. The question of venture capitalist versus angel investor often arises.

Angel Investor 122

Angel Investor Venture Capital Accredited Investor Equity 122

Berkonomics

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

When you seek professional investors, whether organized angels or venture capitalists, one of the early questions you are asked is “How have you financed the business so far?” Investors love to see entrepreneurs who have used their own money to ignite their businesses. The legality issues. Missed filing requirements.

Cap Table 62

Cap Table Private Placement SEC Accredited Investor 62

Gust

NOVEMBER 2, 2014

Many entrepreneurs seems to be convinced that the “crowd” of regular people using the Internet will somehow solve their startup funding needs, when they sense a lack of interest from accredited investors. Investors know how tough it is to get a set of terms accepted by even two investors, much less hundreds.

Non-disclosure Agreement 160

Non-disclosure Agreement Intellectual Property Accredited Investor Equity 160

David Teten

JULY 3, 2013

Must be an individual Accredited Investor who plans to make a private investment in 2013. Empire Angels is a member-led New York City based angel group of young finance professionals which seeks to invest in and support early stage technology ventures with a focus on young, US based entrepreneurs.

Angel Investor 114

Angel Investor New York Accredited Investor New York City 114

David Teten

JULY 3, 2013

Must be an individual Accredited Investor who plans to make a private investment in 2013. Empire Angels is a member-led New York City based angel group of young finance professionals which seeks to invest in and support early stage technology ventures with a focus on young, US based entrepreneurs.

Angel Investor 114

Angel Investor New York Accredited Investor New York City 114

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Sixty-five percent of small business owners believe finding financial funding for a new business is difficult according to Hiscox’s DNA of an Entrepreneur study. Almost all of the successful, wealthy entrepreneurs you see on TV were originally where you’re at right now – they had an idea and needed the capital to make it a reality.

Small Business 100

Small Business New York City Accredited Investor New York 100

Scott Edward Walker

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

As the term suggests, crowdfunding is funding from a crowd of people — that is, many people provide small amounts of money to finance something. House of Representatives passed a crowdfunding bill that will allow startups to offer and sell securities via crowdfunding sites and social networking sites. What is Crowdfunding?

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SEC Accredited Investor Subscription Agreement Finder 111

Gust

JANUARY 22, 2014

Gust is the infrastructure that underlies much of the professional world of early stage finance. The answer, of course, is Gust —because that’s exactly the purpose behind the platform!

Angel Investor 150

Angel Investor Angel Groups Accredited Investor Early Stage 150

Hearpreneur

AUGUST 2, 2016

Business owners and entrepreneurs are flocking to a variety of platforms to help give their businesses a needed financial injection from the public. Crowdfunding can range from game developers raising money for an entire game to entrepreneurs finding enough backing to create their next exciting product.

Accredited Investor 48

Accredited Investor Non-Compete Vertical Acquisition 48

Berkonomics

JUNE 8, 2017

Some businesses require very little capital and the founder can self-finance the enterprise and retain 100% of its ownership and control from ignition through liquidity event (startup through sale). composed of these investors and management. For you who fit that description, nice work. It’s an option, even though an expensive one.

Private Equity 106

Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 106

Up and Running

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

But still, we need a reality check: Startups on Kickstarter don’t sell shares to investors. Entrepreneurs on Kickstarter sell stuff they’re going to deliver later. That’s great, because it’s the best kind of financing, sales, not equity. But they don’t sell shares to investors.

Accredited Investor 73

Accredited Investor SEC Equity Finance 73

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 19, 2010

Later, when your venture is trying to close on financing, or even going public, that forgotten partner surfaces, demanding equity. Many startups delay incorporation until the first formal round of financing, which is too late. Entrepreneurs often put off the hassle and the cost of filing a patent until first funding.

Non-Compete 125

Non-Compete Accredited Investor Startup Cofounder 125

Gust

JANUARY 22, 2014

Gust is the infrastructure that underlies much of the professional world of early stage finance. The answer, of course, is Gust —because that’s exactly the purpose behind the platform!

Angel Investor 89

Angel Investor Angel Groups Accredited Investor Early Stage 89

Professor VC

APRIL 1, 2010

was part of a Dow Jones VentureWire webinar last week titled Negotiating An Angel Deal: What Angels, Entrepreneurs & VCs Need to Know. One comment made by Jason was that angels tend to be less sensitive than VCs on valuation and can potentially make it difficult to get a venture financing done at acceptable valuation. Steve Bennet.

Term Sheet 32

Term Sheet Angel Investor San Jose Venture Capital 32

VC Cafe

JULY 4, 2012

While they provide huge value to the ecosystem and increase the density of network amongst startup and angel investors, they don’t unlock new sources of funding and don’t face the barriers of equity crowdfunding when dealing with a large number of non-accredited investors. entrepreneur decides. MyMicro Invest.

Equity 160

Equity Europe Due Diligence Startup 160

Scott Edward Walker

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

I’ve been helping entrepreneurs raise capital as a securities lawyer for 17+ years, and there are certain fundamental mistakes that I’ve seen entrepreneurs repeatedly make. Accordingly, I thought it would be helpful to share three basic tips for entrepreneurs in connection with raising capital. This is how the game is played.

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Preferred Stock Angel Investor Entrepreneur Common Stock 45

Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

entrepreneur” and by Forbes as “New York’s Archangel”, David is a former Inc. 500 CEO, serial entrepreneur and the founder of New York Angels. founder and CEO of Gust, the angel financing platform used by over 50,000. accredited investors in 1,000 angel groups and venture capital funds to.

Coder 75

Coder Accredited Investor New York Angel Financing 75

Professor VC

MAY 29, 2008

What does it take to be an Angel Investor? To the SEC, it means that you are an accredited investor and To the man (or woman) on the street, a minimum qualification would seem to be an interest and ability to invest in early stage ventures. I also teach Entrepreneurial Finance at San Jose State. Thursday, May 29, 2008.

Angel Investor 28

Angel Investor Angel Groups Accredited Investor San Jose 28