Startup Funding Espresso – Advantages of a Venture Studio Model
[audio src="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/angelconnect/03.advantages_if_the_venture_studio_model.mp3"][/audio]Advantages of a Venture Studio Model Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. There are several models for running a VC fund. The venture studio model is one of them. It brings additional support to the…
Are You Ready To Be a Public Company?
Successful startups have several exit options. Going public on the exchange is one of them. Here is the test to know if your startup is ready to be a public company: Can you provide a 20% annual growth rate for the next five years? This typically requires a stable customer…
The Challenge of Startup Investing
Startup investing is one of the most difficult asset classes to pursue. Information about the potential of the startup is often scarce and always opaque. Some information is available, but the early signs provide only scant information. Investors are torn between the fear of missing out on a good deal…
Understand Why the Investor Said ‘No’
In pitching investors, the founder will hear 'no' many times. Without understanding why, the fundraising process can turn into a slog. By understanding why the investor said 'no', the founder can turn it into an educational experience. Here are some common reasons why investors say 'no'. There's no momentum or…
