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Institutional Venture Capital VC funding isn’t always easy to obtain and and you’ll have to give up equity, but when you’re a high-growth company with high-financing needs, it can be your best bet. Definition or Explanation: This type of funding includes venture capital from professionally managed funds that have between $25 million and $1 […]
Here’s a quick primer on how to go about the presentation process, no matter what industry you’re in: Find someone to work with, to coach and to advise you on the presentation’s look and feel, as well as to rehearse and critique your delivery style. This person should be outside your core team. She should […]
Two rules in venture capital: VC firms tend to give money to entrepreneurs who’ve gotten venture capital before. VCs also like to fund companies that already have customers and revenue. Now that the economy’s in a slump, these rules are doubly true. So how do you land that very first round of venture capital for […]
In the quest for capital, many entrepreneurs stretch the truth. One venture capitalist calls them out. As a venture capitalist, I get pitched dozens of times every year, and every pitch contains at least three or four of the lies below. Are you guilty? 1. “Our projections are conservative.” An entrepreneur’s projections are never conservative. […]
Two questions I hear often: how much money should I try and raise and how easy will it be. There’s no set answer to either, and it depends on a myriad of factors. How much money should I try and raise? It is a difficult question indeed. You are the brains behind the operation, and […]
I’ve talked with several Venture Capitalists in my day, and have a pretty good connection to a few. That doesn’t mean they’ll write a check for a company I represent any easier, but it does mean I can be a bit more laid back and communicate with them. I wanted more information on what mistakes […]
As the competition for funding heats up, the likelihood of winning over VCs is declining. Here’s how to get their attention. Venture capital firms remain on the prowl for new businesses, but it’s more of a stroll than a hunt. Venture capital investing fell to $3.7 billion in the second quarter, down more than 50 […]
Course Link: https://www.udemy.com/course/how-to-raise-investor-capital-for-your-startup-business/ Are You An Entrepreneur, CEO or Business Owner? Are You Frustrated or Overwhelmed With The Capital Raising Process? Do You Have A Great Business Model But Need Funds To Get Started? Do You Not Know Where To Start With Finding Venture Capital? If You Answered “Yes” To Any Of The Above, Look No Further. This Is The […]
Course Link: https://www.udemy.com/course/how-to-create-the-best-investor-pitch-deck-case-study/ Are You An Entrepreneur Who Is Just Starting Out? Will You Be Looking For Investor Funding? Do You Have A Proven Business That Needs Funding To Grow? Do You Want An Investor Pitch Deck That Stand Out, Grabs Investors Attention and Gets Your Company or Idea Funded? If You Answered “Yes” To Any Of […]