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Upfront Ventures Raised New $280 Million Fund

Both Sides of the Table

Given where most deals are this has historically meant NYC and San Francisco but over the years we’ve had big successes in Chicago, Baltimore, Las Vegas and London so we’re open to just finding the best deals. Was it hard to raise the fund? It’s always hard raising money.

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Finding a Technical Cofounder

startupbaltimore.org

Home Events Calendar Job Board Startup Resources Archives About Contact Interested in an Open-Data Contest in Baltimore? These entrepreneurs are looking for a technical cofounder and that person who will build a prototype from their idea in exchange for equity in the business. Start here. Start an event or project. Like this Article?

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25 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

And that’s how I started my private equity business where I acquire both online and offline assets such as lead generation websites and physical real estate. Thanks to Steve Groom, Maryland Home Buyers in Baltimore ! #6- Thanks to Daniel Javor, Next Luxury ! #4- 4- Help women navigate the menopause years. Photo Credit: Kendra Hill.

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How To Find A Programmer To Build Your Startup Idea

socialmatchbox.com

Another option is sweat equity. It is important to realize that most people who are willing to work for sweat equity are not a) the best, b) in demand, and c) going to put their heart and soul into your project. Motivation to work for sweat equity is something else that founders tend to take for granted.

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Why you can('t) recruit a technical cofounder

blog.launchbit.com

The question itself didnt attempt to ask whether equity or salary was preferred. Another respondent told me personally he would only consider joining up if he got equity. They hated it when non-technical people wanted more equity just because they came up with the idea. Many try to get me to be a partner and offer me equity.

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Invest in Israel Newsletter – June 2012 Edition

VC Cafe

Britain’s Apax Partners in cooperation with Baltimore, Maryland’s JMI Equity has purchased the US-Israeli software company Paradigm for $1 billion. Stanley intends to use the 200 employees of AeroScout to establish an R&D center in Israel built around the existing AeroScout framework.

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A Few Key People Really Can Make a Huge Difference

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But as I look at the GRP Partners returns we’ve made a lot of money investing in companies in New York, Chicago, Baltimore, Las Vegas, Arizona and Seattle. I’d bet if one is disciplined about investing here you’d see significantly better pricing than chasing deals in the overly competitive Bay Area corridors.

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