If you decide that venture capital (VC) funding is a good fit for your small business, you’ll first need to determine the value of your business, decide the amount of funding you need, and prepare your pitch to investors. Once […]
Startups to IPO: Funding Roadmap
Capital raising has always been a challenging task for entrepreneurs, more so when it comes from venture and angel funds, who unlike banks do not judge your business funding on the physical and liquid asset one owns. As the start-up […]
10 Things you should know about the Singapore startup landscape
With Singapore Week of Innovation and TeCHnology (SWITCH) just around the corner, there is a significant interest directed at Singapore these days. Of course, there has always been interest in Singapore’s tech and startup scene, especially when the city-state became […]
Key differences between a strategic plan and a business plan.
You’ll want to create a Business Plan when you are looking to: Start a new company Organize their thoughts Judge the viability of your business idea Identify your general business strategy Understand potential financial results Present to bank or investor […]
Equity Financing Stages for Startups
It is rarely possible for startups to raise sufficient capital to kick-start their operations, launch products and break even. Although a ‘one-time investment’ strategy is theoretically possible, it is hard to cite examples of any successful startup that has gone […]
The 6 Biggest Mistakes in Raising Startup Capital
Avoid these traps to increase your chances of securing funding and keeping investors happy.
Start-ups and deals, Malaysian style
A LOT has been written about getting investors interested in start-ups. However, very little has been written about how start-ups can and should negotiate with potential investors in Malaysia. A few people recently asked me for tips on how they […]
It’s hard to raise money in Malaysia
‘We couldn’t raise even a single dollar in Malaysia or Singapore,’ says Catcha’s Patrick Grove Can’t depend on govt-backed VCs, private sector needs to step up, says Mavcap chief THE start-up space is recognized as amongst the most vibrant sectors […]
Funding Your Start-Up Business
There are numerous costs involved in starting a business and one of the entrepreneur’s early challenges is in raising capital. If you plan on becoming a successful entrepreneur, you’ll need to be smart in raising the money and investing it […]
10 Ways To Generate Your Own Startup Capital
One of the biggest challenges for entrepreneurs of all ages is getting ahold of startup capital. But for young and first-time entrepreneurs in particular that task can be even more formidable. Banks and investors typically like to see that you’ve […]