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8 Ways To Get Off The Ground With Angel Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

Angel investors are still the lifeblood of early-stage startups, despite the surge of activity in crowdfunding and an increasing early interest from venture capitalists. These are all accredited investors who risk their own money. Come with a product built and a proven business model.

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Crowd-Funding Success Usually Brings New Challenges

Startup Professionals Musings

Many entrepreneurs seems to be convinced that the “crowd” of regular people using the Internet will somehow solve their startup funding needs, when they sense a lack of interest from accredited investors. Investors are not prepared for the high risk of startups. Marty Zwilling.

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Is Crowd-Funding the Answer When Investors Decline?

Startup Professionals Musings

Many entrepreneurs seems to be convinced that the “crowd” of regular people using the Internet will somehow solve their startup funding needs, when they sense a lack of interest from accredited investors. Investors are not prepared for the high risk of startups.

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Crowd-Funding Success Usually Brings New Challenges

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Many entrepreneurs seems to be convinced that the “crowd” of regular people using the Internet will somehow solve their startup funding needs, when they sense a lack of interest from accredited investors. Investors are not prepared for the high risk of startups.

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7 Reality Checks On Your Funding Odds With Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

If you expect an equity investment from reputable investors for your new startup, you need to know the boundaries that often limit their interest. In the jargon of investors, certain businesses may be viable but not fundable. Poorly written or missing business plan. Team not a good match for the challenge.

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Crowdfunding Bill Stuck in the Senate

Scott Edward Walker

House of Representatives overwhelming passed the Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act , a crowdfunding bill which permits startups to offer and sell securities via crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter or social networking sites like Facebook.

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