Startup Funding Espresso – Avoid Giving Up Too Much Equity in the Early Stages
[audio src="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/angelconnect/05.avoid_givi_g_up_too_much_equity_n_the_early_stages_.mp3"][/audio]Avoid Giving Up Too Much Equity in the Early Stages Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In the early stages of a company, fundraisers should focus on the minimum amount, not the maximum. The valuation…
Investor Connect: Seed Investing, Fast Decisions, and Founder Readiness
[audio src="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/angelconnect/0227Dave_Sanders_Sacramento_Angels.mp3"][/audio] On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Dave Sanders, angel investor and Membership Chair at SAC Angels. Located in El Dorado Hills, California, Sac Angels is a long-running Sacramento-based angel group that's been investing in high-potential early-stage startups since the late 1990s, with about 70 members completing…
There Are Many Scenarios in Fundraising
In fundraising, there are many scenarios and strategies a founder can use. Here are several factors that impact which strategy to use: The current market for funding. In up markets, one can raise more funding and at a faster pace. The strength of the startup. Startups with traction and a…
It’s Not Closed Till Money Is in the Bank
Founders seeking funding will hear yes from an investor. Many founders consider the funding to be done. Founders should move to close the funding and not rest until the funds have been transferred. Many funding commitments never materialize. Issues come up in diligence. The investor has cash flow issues or…
How To Handle Pushback on Valuation
In fundraising, the founder encounters a variety of investors. Some are concerned about the return, some about the traction, and others about the valuation. For those focused on valuation, here are some key steps to consider: First, check their knowledge of current market valuations. Ask what valuations they've seen on…
