Don’t raise capital alone Most new entrepreneurs struggle at least a little when it comes to figuring out the best ways to raise capital for their business. From understanding what a pitch is to knowing where to find investors, there’s a lot to learn! It can feel overwhelming or even impossible at times. That’s …
Master Your Startup Pitch Deck A pitch deck is a brief slide deck that you use to either enhance your pitch presentation to investors or that you use as a form of communication to encourage investors to meet with you. The goal of your pitch deck is to get investors to want to set up …
How to invest in a startup business Investing in a business can reap rewards, both financially and personally. Individual investors typically put their time and money in companies they feel passionately about. In addition to giving the company money, they take part in major business decisions. Many angel investors act as mentors for new CEOs …
A great business idea can only go so far without the right people behind it. A recent report from CB Insights lists the top 20 reasons startups fail. “Not the right team” was the number 3 reason for startup failure, and “Disharmony among team/investors” was number 12. (“Not serving a market need” and “Running out …
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How to Find Small Business Investors Whether you’re just starting out or you’re established and trying to grow, every small business needs money. You can get money a few ways. First, you can work off your own personal savings. This is referred to as “bootstrapping” and is how a lot of small businesses initially get …
What is venture capital? Venture capital is one form of financing for small businesses, startups, and growing companies that are deemed to have long-term growth potential. Investors usually give venture capital in the form of money, but they can also offer their managerial or technical expertise. Venture capital investors (called venture capitalists) are usually part …
Tech companies are notorious for generating a nice return for investors. Companies like Instagram, Nest, and Oculus Rift all sold to larger companies (namely, Facebook and Google) for millions of dollars. And guess who cashed in on those sales? The investors (and the founders, of course). But not all tech companies are an Instagram …
If you don’t meet the qualifications to be an accredited investor, don’t fear. There are still plenty of ways you can invest until you do qualify as an accredited investor. While accredited investors have access to more investment opportunities, like venture capital, angel investing, and equity financing, non-accredited investors still have options. The most …
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What are the benefits of being an accredited investor? The main benefit to being an accredited investor is that you become more attractive to companies looking for funding. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) doesn’t make private funds and companies register certain investments as long as they’re selling their assets to accredited investors. This …
What does it mean to raise capital? Raising capital essentially means getting the money you need to grow your business from investors. Raising capital is another way of talking about financing your business. You can raise capital through investors, or you can take out debts, like loans or credit cards, to finance your business venture. …