How can an angel get returns from investments that turn out to be mediocre?
The problem with angel investments that turn out to be mediocre is that it’s difficult for the angel investors to exit. The ideal way to exit would be via an initial public offering, or IPO....
View ArticleWhat are some common pitfalls in raising non-profit funding?
Raising non-profit funding can be counter intuitive. While one can justify the funding of a business based on ROI and other practical considerations, non-profit funding is often based on a sense of...
View ArticleInternational angel investing. Can it work?
Angel investing is a rising phenomenon around the world. In the US it is a major source of capital for start-ups, and in emerging markets the deal flow has started to grow from a negligible base. Each...
View ArticleI would like more information about raising capital. Anyone have ideas on how...
There are many sources of capital for businesses, including both debt and equity. Government grants can also be a source of capital for start ups, particularly if there is a large R&D component....
View ArticleCan you recommend resources for a women-owned start up?
There are many government-sponsored programs to encourage the greater participation of women in business, as well as private initiatives that support women entrepreneurs. The Small Business...
View ArticleCan You Recommend Resources for A Women-Owned Start Up?
There are many government-sponsored programs to encourage the greater participation of women in business, as well as private initiatives that support women entrepreneurs. The Small Business...
View ArticleWill you use your own money or capital to start-up your own company based on...
Most entrepreneurs do not start up with a large amount of capital, unless they have cashed out of a previous successful venture. However, unless the entrepreneur demonstrates that he or she really...
View ArticleBootstrapping vs. Venture Funding Statistics: How many large companies (eg...
Many well known companies today have received private equity funding at some point in their history – about a third of them. The number would be higher, but many of today’s largest companies are older...
View ArticleWhy do VC’s or Angel Investors insist on large fundings…greater than $100,000
The typical angel deal is about $500,000, but angels often co-invest via an angel network, so each individual angel might only invest 10% of the total deal. It’s not unusual to find transactions where...
View ArticleHow to determine valuation of my start-up in 3-5 years for VC funding?
Valuation is in the eye of the beholder, and cannot be taken in isolation. When we say valuation is in the eye of the beholder, we mean that what a company is worth to me may be different from what...
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