Investors

The Dangers of Pretend VCs: How Founders Can Protect Themselves

In the dynamic world of startups, venture capitalists (VCs) are vital. They provide the necessary funding, mentorship, and network connections that help startups thrive. However, not everyone who claims to be a VC genuinely fits the bill. Some individuals adopt the title for the cachet, to enhance their resumes, or [...]

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How To Invest in a Startup as an Angel Investor

tl;dr – Angel investors are generally high net worth individuals who provide capital to early-stage businesses (I.e. start-ups). Angel investing is a great way to provide a high-growth startup with its initial outside capital while investors build a portfolio.  Understanding who can become an angel investor, how to start investing [...]

By |April 28th, 2022|Categories: Fundraising, Investors|Comments Off on How To Invest in a Startup as an Angel Investor

5 Things to Keep in Mind When Picking Investors

tl;dr – Startup founders need to consider items beyond capital when choosing investors to join their team.  You must assess investors for personality fit, fund horizon, time commitment, the ability to fill gaps, and belief in you and your team.   As a startup founder, picking the right investors for [...]

By |November 24th, 2020|Categories: Investors, Team|Comments Off on 5 Things to Keep in Mind When Picking Investors

6 Ways to Finance Your Startup Without VC

tl;dr - If you choose or cannot go down the VC path in financing your startup there are other options. Bootstrapping, finding patient money, crowdfunding, financing via personal loans & credit cards, and reinvesting any profit are paths you can take to grow your startup. My favorite is for a [...]

By |February 19th, 2020|Categories: Fundraising, Investors|Comments Off on 6 Ways to Finance Your Startup Without VC

How to Properly Raise Seed Capital from Family & Friends

In my last post we ran through a scenario where a founder excitedly decided to sell equity to her uncle, an unsophisticated investor. That decision led to the unintended consequences of inflating the value of the company’s stock at an early stage as well as creating a giant tax liability [...]

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Your Startup’s Initial Investors – Up to Series Seed

tl;dr - A high-growth startup will likely eventually need outside capital. Family and friends invest in companies when they are little more than an idea. Angels invest when the startup starts to gain traction. Traditional accelerators invest cash as well as resources for a piece of equity. Seed funds write [...]

By |May 22nd, 2019|Categories: Fundraising, Investors|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on Your Startup’s Initial Investors – Up to Series Seed

The Dangers of Pretend VCs: How Founders Can Protect Themselves

In the dynamic world of startups, venture capitalists (VCs) are vital. They provide the necessary funding, mentorship, and network connections that help startups thrive. However, not everyone who claims to be a VC genuinely fits the bill. Some individuals adopt the title for the cachet, to enhance their resumes, or [...]

By |July 3rd, 2024|Categories: Fundraising, Investors, Team, Tips & Tricks|Tags: , , |Comments Off on The Dangers of Pretend VCs: How Founders Can Protect Themselves

How To Invest in a Startup as an Angel Investor

tl;dr – Angel investors are generally high net worth individuals who provide capital to early-stage businesses (I.e. start-ups). Angel investing is a great way to provide a high-growth startup with its initial outside capital while investors build a portfolio.  Understanding who can become an angel investor, how to start investing [...]

By |April 28th, 2022|Categories: Fundraising, Investors|Comments Off on How To Invest in a Startup as an Angel Investor

5 Things to Keep in Mind When Picking Investors

tl;dr – Startup founders need to consider items beyond capital when choosing investors to join their team.  You must assess investors for personality fit, fund horizon, time commitment, the ability to fill gaps, and belief in you and your team.   As a startup founder, picking the right investors for [...]

By |November 24th, 2020|Categories: Investors, Team|Comments Off on 5 Things to Keep in Mind When Picking Investors

6 Ways to Finance Your Startup Without VC

tl;dr - If you choose or cannot go down the VC path in financing your startup there are other options. Bootstrapping, finding patient money, crowdfunding, financing via personal loans & credit cards, and reinvesting any profit are paths you can take to grow your startup. My favorite is for a [...]

By |February 19th, 2020|Categories: Fundraising, Investors|Comments Off on 6 Ways to Finance Your Startup Without VC

How to Properly Raise Seed Capital from Family & Friends

In my last post we ran through a scenario where a founder excitedly decided to sell equity to her uncle, an unsophisticated investor. That decision led to the unintended consequences of inflating the value of the company’s stock at an early stage as well as creating a giant tax liability [...]

By |July 2nd, 2019|Categories: Fundraising, Investors|Tags: , , |Comments Off on How to Properly Raise Seed Capital from Family & Friends

Your Startup’s Initial Investors – Up to Series Seed

tl;dr - A high-growth startup will likely eventually need outside capital. Family and friends invest in companies when they are little more than an idea. Angels invest when the startup starts to gain traction. Traditional accelerators invest cash as well as resources for a piece of equity. Seed funds write [...]

By |May 22nd, 2019|Categories: Fundraising, Investors|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on Your Startup’s Initial Investors – Up to Series Seed

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