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How to Raise Money for Growth (& Get Some Sleep)

Dave Berkus — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 20:24:22 +0000

The subject of raising money is critical to many businesses and a passing option to others, depending upon the capital efficiency of the enterprise. Some businesses require very little capital and the founder can self-finance the enterprise. They retain 100% of its ownership and control from ignition through liquidity event (startup through sale). For those…

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Can You Defend Your Plan & Not Be Defensive?

Dave Berkus — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 04:03:02 +0000

When meeting with investors or even your board, during the period devoted to feedback after your presentation, you will hear comments and recommendations that don’t resonate with you. Some will be from a misunderstanding of your explanation. Some listeners will challenge your assumptions. Some will seem to ask just plain show-off questions, in which the…

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4 Pitching Tips for Investment Success

Alex Dyer — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 04:07:28 +0000

I started pitching to investors in September 2018. Earlier in August that year, whilst on holiday, I devised a spreadsheet of 18 investors. Investors that I researched, investors that I liked the sound of, investors who may like the sound of me and Tutor House. The list was London-based, invested in seed and venture rounds,…

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Raising money? Find your champion.

Dave Berkus — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 05:03:34 +0000

Increasing your chances of success If you seek funds from an organized investment group such as an angel fund, venture capital entity, or even an investment club, the first thing you want to do is to find one person to buy into your vision, become excited by your enthusiasm and be willing to become the…

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5 Keys To Negotiating Your Fair Share Of Any Startup

Marty Zwilling — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 05:03:27 +0000

I always tell entrepreneurs that two heads are better than one, so the first task in many startups is finding a co-founder or two. You need to find the skills or experience you don’t have in business, technology, or money. So the first question I usually get is what percent of the company or equity…

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Remember These 3 Essential Things for Your Business Plan

Dave Berkus — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 05:02:14 +0000

Here’s some insider advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, from professional investors. Each of us has a list of things we look for early on when identifying whether we want to go to the next step in analyzing a plan. Come to think of it, these are good for challenging any business plan. Size of your total…

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How to Find Investors for Your Small Business Dream

Justin Weinger — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 06:05:45 +0000

Starting a small business can be more than just a dream. If it is something you have considered, you probably know that coming up with the financial backing to launch a successful endeavor can be a challenge. One way to get the funds you need is through investors. Finding people willing to invest in your…

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