Up and Running

AUGUST 6, 2019

SCORE , SBDC , and the SBA all offer resources in the U.S. . Attend events to scout for any opportunities of vertical and horizontal mergers and tie-ups. Are the menu prices appropriate for your target customer and their taste? Are there any local challenges like cartels, union conflicts, or water shortages in your area?

Technical Review 86

Technical Review SBA Merger Customer 86

Austin Startup

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Focus on finding good-neighbor funding sources that add value by helping your company to grow in verticals where the angel/VC has both capital and subject expertise. The US government may actually give you a loan to start your company. Did they do what they said they would do? Find out if they even are looking for investments in your sector.

Dilution 59

Dilution Valuation Equity Balance Sheet 59

VC Cafe

APRIL 29, 2020

Source: NVCA , “Startup Ecosystem Faces Capital Crunch over Coming Months” USA – SBA Loans and PPP. The $349 billion aid package issued by the US Government and distributed in the form of SBA loans was quickly gobbled up by a large number of applications, many of which were from venture-backed or PE-backed startups.

SBA 124

SBA Technical Review Startup 124

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 29, 2009

Like all government programs, the SBIC was fond of paperwork, but it began to formalize, professionalize and standardize the way investors evaluated risk. SBIC’s were worth noting for: The good news – government money for startups encouraged a “risk capital” culture at large financial institutions.

Silicon Valley 125

Silicon Valley SBIC San Francisco RSS 125