Should raising money in today’s economic climate be the equivalent of “pulling teeth?” NO! We know. We’ve been on both sides of the fence, as entrepreneurs raising money and as investors.
Need Funding? Here’s How to Catch an Investor’s Eye
Having sat on both sides of the desk as an investor over the past 20 years and as a capital seeker as well, I could tell you, there is some eye catchers that are going to pop out at you […]
True Cost of Raising Money…Are You Really Ready for This?
Founders and business angels often see external advisors during startup fundraising as an unnecessary cost they are not willing to bear.
What is Equity Financing?
Equity capital generally is composed of funds that are raised by a business in exchange for an ownership interest in your company. This interest can be in the form of ownership of common or preferred stock or instruments that convert […]
The KPIs of Raising Capital
The best tool that we have found for managing business partners, joint ventures, and team members are Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). A KPI is a measure of an action or activity which lets you know if work is getting done, […]
Why Investors Aren’t Calling You Back
Entrepreneurs are constantly befuddled by how an investor would choose one deal over another to review or invest in. The refrain pretty much looks like this: “What?! How can that investor possibly invest in {Insert Undeserving Name} when my company […]
When to say “no” to investors!
You may think that when someone offers you money to fund your startup, you should find a way to take their money. But even more important than landing an investment offer is knowing when to say yes to investors and […]