Business Plan Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2013

Angels need to meet the Securities Exchange Commission’s definition of an accredited investor, which in their case is they need to have a net worth of at least $1 million and make $200,000 a year—or $300,000 a year jointly with a spouse. About 225,000 people have made an angel investment in the last two years. What is an angel group?

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Business Plan Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2013

Angels need to meet the Securities Exchange Commission’s definition of an accredited investor, which in their case is they need to have a net worth of at least $1 million and make $200,000 a year—or $300,000 a year jointly with a spouse. About 225,000 people have made an angel investment in the last two years. What is an angel group?

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

They focus on newer products and markets that can reasonably project increasing sales by huge multiples over a short period of time. securities and exchange regulations to individuals meeting some minimum wealth requirements, called “accredited investors” in the legal wording. Traditionally, angel investment was limited by U.S.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2013

Sites like KickStarter have for years offered rewards and pre-sales for crowd investments, but real equity won’t be legalized until sometime this year for people other than accredited investors. This is a term indicating the use of “crowd appeal” to get money from interested people on the Internet for a share of your company.

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Berkonomics

MAY 22, 2014

The sale of equity in private companies is regulated by the Securities Act of 1933, which requires that the company either register with the SEC or meet one of several exemptions (Regulation D). Pursue smart money, that is, sophisticated investors who will negotiate a fair deal with you and help you grow your company. Raising money'

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 25, 2016

In fact, it is your job to show how the technology will be embodied in a solution that satisfies a painful customer need, what channels will be used for sales and what business model maximizes return. Entrepreneurs with exciting new technologies too often assume that the technology will sell itself.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 22, 2019

When a company is targeted for Series A investment, it usually has a track record of sales or steady customer interest already. Venture capitalists usually participate in a round of investment referred to as Series A. A business angel gives an entrepreneur money in exchange for a percentage of equity in his or her business.

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 2, 2016

We generate fully-surveyed and verified Investor and Reservation leads, for both accredited and non-accredited investors. Even long-established platforms are realizing the limitations of their brands and messaging as they seek to broaden their investor base. What does the future of equity crowdfunding look like?

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

But still, we need a reality check: Startups on Kickstarter don’t sell shares to investors. That’s great, because it’s the best kind of financing, sales, not equity. But they don’t sell shares to investors. But the best financing is sales. And Kickstarter companies collect some donations too.

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Scott Edward Walker

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

This is because of federal securities laws which have been in place (in one form or another) since the 1930’s, including the following: A prohibition against “general solicitation” – which means that a company may not offer or sell securities unless there is a substantive, pre-existing relationship between the company (or a person acting on its behalf) (..)

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Up and Running

MAY 27, 2014

human resource management, computer programming skills, operations, financial management, leadership in high-growth environments, sales, new media skills, patent filing processes, etc.). Connections to other accredited investors. Specific skill-sets that are missing in your company (e.g., Mentorship and coaching when needed.

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Scott Edward Walker

MAY 15, 2012

In other words, in the event of the startup’s “acquisition” (which is often broadly defined to include a merger, change of control or sale of substantially all its assets), the maturity date of the note would be accelerated, and the amount of the loan, plus interest, would become due at the closing of the acquisition.

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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. There is a lot to say about retaining control.

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Scott Edward Walker

JUNE 23, 2011

Similarly, if a startup collects sales taxes from its customers and then fails to remit it to the applicable state taxing authority, founders could be charged with theft of state funds. Obviously, the failure to pay applicable federal and/or state income taxes could lead to criminal liability.

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thebarefootvc

JUNE 4, 2018

I want to see them [token sale projects] start shipping products,’ she said. While that might sound like a big ask at this stage — after all, the industry is building infrastructure for a new digital economy, a long-term endeavor — investors like Jobanputra would at least like progress reports. Cryptoassets may be growing up….

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 16, 2022

Angel investors are people too. Investors expect you to understand their motivation, respect their time, and show your integrity in all actions. They probably won’t respond well to high pressure sales tactics, information overload, or bribes. In addition, they serve as a jobs available site for 24,000 startups. Keiretsu Forum.

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Growthink Blog

JUNE 18, 2014

And when asset values go up, when purchase and sales transactions occur that result in huge capital gains, when people are working and earning good wages, Tax Receipts increase too. To Your Success, -- Jay Turo CEO Growthink P.S. Are you an accredited investor? And, in turn, the National Credit Rating improves. read more.

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Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

accredited investors in 1,000 angel groups and venture capital funds to. Perhaps surprisingly, the components are NOT the traditional coding/business pieces; nor are they even coding /user interface / business / sales, or whatever. Described by BusinessWeek as a “world conquering.

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Startup Company Lawyer

MAY 26, 2012

On April 23, 2012, the SEC published guidance reminding issuers that “any offers or sale of securities purporting to rely on the crowdfunding exemption would be unlawful under federal securities laws” until the SEC adopts new rules. Most importantly, the crowdfunding provisions of the JOBS Act are not yet effective.

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Scott Edward Walker

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Tip #1: Do Not Advertise or Solicit Investors. Subject to certain limited exceptions, companies are prohibited from “general advertising” or “general solicitation” in connection with the private offering or sale of securities. These terms have been broadly construed by the U.S.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 14, 2019

Angel investors are people too. Investors expect you to understand their motivation, respect their time, and show your integrity in all actions. They probably won’t respond well to high pressure sales tactics, information overload, or bribes. In addition, they serve as a jobs available site for 24,000 startups. Keiretsu Forum.

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Business Plan Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Do not go into a meeting with a sales-like pitch. Angel investors are people too, and want you to understand their motivation as much as they want to understand yours, and will not respond well to those kinds of pitches. Their community has already grown to more than 500 startups and 2,500 investors.

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Berkonomics

JANUARY 20, 2010

Some businesses require very little capital and the founder is able to self-finance the enterprise and retain 100% of its ownership and control from ignition through liquidity event (startup through sale). For you who fit that description, nice work. There is a lot to say about retaining control.

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Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 69

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Angel investors are people too. Investors expect you to understand their motivation, respect their time, and show your integrity in all actions. They probably won’t respond well to high pressure sales tactics, information overload, or bribes. Keiretsu Forum. Angel Capital Association (ACA).

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Gust

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Individual accredited investors in typical angel deals put personal capital at risk for an equity share of growth-oriented, start-up companies. These angel investors generally invest $25,000 to $100,000 in a round totaling $250,000 to $1,000,000. Marketing/Sales Channels/Partnerships 0-10%.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 11, 2017

Angel investors are people too. Investors expect you to understand their motivation, respect their time, and show your integrity in all actions. They probably won’t respond well to high pressure sales tactics, information overload, or bribes. In addition, they serve as a jobs available site for 24,000 startups. Keiretsu Forum.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2013

Angel investors are people too. Investors expect you to understand their motivation, respect their time, and show your integrity in all actions. They probably won’t respond well to high pressure sales tactics, information overload, or bribes. Keiretsu Forum. Angel Capital Association (ACA).

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www.paulgraham.com

APRIL 28, 2010

There are three maindisadvantages: you mix together your business and personal life;they will probably not be as well connected as angels or venturefirms; and they may not be accredited investors, which couldcomplicate your life later. The regulatory burden is much lower if a companys shareholdersare all accredited investors.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 12, 2013

It won’t help your case or your workload to do an email blast and follow-up with all eight million accredited investors in the US. Angel investors are people too. They probably won’t respond well to high pressure sales tactics, information overload, or bribes.

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Ben's Blog

MAY 24, 2021

The combination of these two factors would create stronger after-market performance as the marginal buyers increase their ownership (and as the momentum investors chase the price performance); thus, a higher IPO pop. Amend the Accredited Investor definition to expand its ranks.

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SEC Accredited Investor IPO Technical Review 36

Scott Edward Walker

JANUARY 13, 2012

Such laws include: A prohibition against “general solicitation” – which means that a company may not offer or sell securities unless there is a substantive, pre-existing relationship between the company (or a person acting on its behalf) and the prospective investor (see “ Can I Raise Money For My Startup Via Twitter? ” ); Disclosure and state law (..)

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Scott Edward Walker

MARCH 1, 2012

This is because of federal and state securities laws which have been in place (in one form or another) since the 1930’s, including the following: A prohibition against advertising or “general solicitation” – which means that a company may not offer or sell securities unless there is a substantive, pre-existing relationship between the company (or a (..)

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 10, 2021

Granted the doctors weren’t getting paid directly by the pharma companies to offer allergy drugs—but the companies knew full well that the DNA of this company was to lead people down a path to getting a prescription, and by paying for customer leads to get to the online clinic, they’d be boosting their own sales in the process.

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