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2012 Valuation Survey of Angel Groups

Gust

Pre-revenue software, internet, mobile and telecom deals. Ohio TechAngels (Columbus). Kiwi software deals were funded at a pre-money valuation of US1.4 As expected, the life Science, biotech and medical device sector and the energy and clean tech were funded at higher valuations than the software and other sectors.

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15 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Name

Hearpreneur

The working name during prototyping for our hiring software was Higher Stack. Shaun and I knew we wanted to build a healthcare company in Columbus, OH that was really focused on the Midwest markets and it’s needs, and really wanted to get away from a name that said “Health” in it, like so many other healthcare brands.

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2011 Valuation Survey of North American Angel Groups

Gust

Biotech, life science and medical devices are usually funded at higher pre-money valuations than, say, software and Internet companies. Grand Forks, ND. Vancouver Angels. Vancouver, BC. decreasing. Angel Forum. Vancouver, BC. decreasing. Atlanta Tech Angels. Ohio TechAngels. Queen City Angels. Cincinnati. SeedStep Angels. flat to up.

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Crazy! 189 Answers To The Top Startup Questions On Your Mind

maplebutter.com

Instead of spending 4 years at university, I spend 4 years starting 2 internet companies that failed. What is the first step in creating an internet-based business (After planning) ? The only problem is I haven’t found a problem or an industry – web, enterprise software, green tech, etc – where I feel passionate.