View from Seed

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Lead investors are few. Leads that are true force-multipliers are exceedingly rare. Although seed funding has exploded since we started Nextview, we continue to hear the refrain from founders that there are tons of investors that will pile-in on a round that is coming together, but that lead investors are few and far between.

North America 120

North America Seed Stage Early Stage Lead Investor 120

Rob Go

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Lead investors are few. Leads that are true force-multipliers are exceedingly rare. Although seed funding has exploded since we started Nextview, we continue to hear the refrain from founders that there are tons of investors that will pile-in on a round that is coming together, but that lead investors are few and far between.

North America 36

North America Seed Stage Early Stage Lead Investor 36

Hippoland

JANUARY 4, 2017

Usually, an equity round is kicked off by a “lead investor”. Typically, this lead investor decides the terms of the round and also invests the majority of the money that will go into your company. That lead investor will also usually help you fill out the remainder of your round with other investors.

Convertible Security 48

Convertible Security Equity Security Silicon Valley 48

crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 4, 2010

Why software startups decide to patent … or not – [link]. Lead Investors, Dipshit Companies, and Funding Every Entrepreneur – [link]. How to use social media for B2B marketing – [link]. Optimizing your Customer Acquisition Funnel – [link]. If You Build It, They Won’t Come – [link].

Social Media 92

Social Media Small Business Design Media 92

Austin Startup

JUNE 4, 2017

Recently I was fortunate enough to have raised a seed funding round from a fantastic group of investors for my pre-product, pre-revenue B2B SaaS startup here in Austin, Texas. Mark Cuban leads $1.5 Lead Investor : The person or firm who defines the terms of the round.

Austin 54

Austin Institutional Investors Angel Groups Deal Flow 54