Up and Running

AUGUST 18, 2014

Startups have some unique struggles, especially in regard to financing. Difference #3 – planning for the ‘end’ or the exit strategy. “Startups looking for angel investors or venture capital (VC) absolutely need an exit strategy because investors require it. The exit is what gives them a return.”

Small Business 154

Small Business Exit Strategy Cofounder Angel Investor 154

Up and Running

MARCH 14, 2018

I’ve seen too many entrepreneurs think, “Oh, I know my business inside and out—pitching will be a breeze!” I’ve seen many entrepreneurs crash and burn when delivering their investor pitch—and ramble on and on. Will you need to raise multiple rounds of financing? Your exit strategy. Don’t wing it.

Hockey Stick 164

Hockey Stick Exit Strategy Technical Review Angel Investor 164

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Obviously, these companies still need money to get started, or finance growth, just like a for-profit company. Hopefully you can see from this list that the people and processes involved in financing a nonprofit have little in common with angel investors, or the venture capital process. Individual and institutional philanthropy.

Angel Investor 132

Angel Investor Equity Technical Review Exit Strategy 132

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 13, 2013

Obviously, these companies still need money to get started, or finance growth, just like a for-profit company. Hopefully you can see from this list that the people and processes involved in financing a non-profit have little in common with Angel investors, or the venture capital process. Individual and institutional donations.

Equity 207

Equity Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy 207

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

Obviously, these companies still need money to get started, or finance growth, just like a for-profit company. Hopefully you can see from this list that the people and processes involved in financing a non-profit have little in common with angel investors, or the venture capital process. Individual and institutional donations.

Angel Investor 218

Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy Equity 218

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 3, 2011

Obviously, these companies still need money to get started, or finance growth, just like a for-profit company. Hopefully you can see from this list that the people and processes involved in financing a non-profit have little in common with angel investors, or the venture capital process. Individual and institutional donations.

Angel Investor 238

Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy Equity 238

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

Obviously, these companies still need money to get started, or finance growth, just like a for-profit company. Hopefully you can see from this list that the people and processes involved in financing a non-profit have little in common with Angel investors, or the venture capital process. Individual and institutional philanthropy.

Angel Investor 120

Angel Investor Equity Technical Review Exit Strategy 120

Up and Running

JANUARY 2, 2013

I’ve seen too many entrepreneurs think, “oh, I know my business inside and out – pitching will be a breeze!” I’ve also seen many entrepreneurs crash and burn when delivering their investor pitch – and ramble on and on. Will you need to raise multiple rounds of financing? ” Good luck!

Hockey Stick 164

Hockey Stick Exit Strategy Technical Review Due Diligence 164

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2011

Many entrepreneurs still dream of “going public,” making billions of dollars, and playing with the big boys. I recently reviewed a good summary of the advantages and disadvantages of an IPO exit strategy for startups in a widely-used textbook “ Entrepreneurship ,” by Robert Hisrich, Michael Peters, and Dean Shepherd.

Exit Strategy 235

Exit Strategy IPO Investment Bankers Entrepreneur 235

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 6, 2010

Obviously, these companies still need money to get started, or finance growth, just like a for-profit company. Hopefully you can see from this list that the people and processes involved in financing a non-profit have little in common with angel investors, or the venture capital process. Individual and institutional donations.

Angel Investor 143

Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy Equity 143

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

In my experience as an advisor to aspiring entrepreneurs, I often encounter the myth that an initial startup requires investors. The media tends to highlight experienced entrepreneurs who succeed with early new venture funding, like Uber’s Garrett Camp , but fail to point out the more common bootstrapping successes.

Bootstrapping 120

Bootstrapping Entrepreneur Startup Exit Strategy 120

The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2019

One of the most significant hurdles that many aspiring entrepreneurs must face involves raising capital to launch their business. Entrepreneurs commonly invest some of their own capital in their ventures, but more money is usually needed. The post Funding Tutorial for New Entrepreneurs appeared first on The Startup Magazine.

Entrepreneur 110

Entrepreneur Venture Capital Small Business Administration Exit Strategy 110

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Your funding ask and exit strategy, if applicable. Your financial plan helps you track your finances so you can accurately gauge your business’s performance. Exit strategy : Needed if you’re seeking investment. There are a multitude of websites designed to help connect cannabis entrepreneurs with investors.

Business Plan 154

Business Plan Technical Review Forecast Software Review 154

Up and Running

DECEMBER 6, 2010

What’s an exit strategy? Lately I see a lot of people assuming it refers to the original entrepreneurs who started the company. And I once heard one person object to exit strategy as a company moving away from its original location to some other. Investors always want exit strategies, I said.

Exit Strategy 71

Exit Strategy Liquidity Event Early Stage Entrepreneur 71

SoCal CTO

APRIL 8, 2010

How do the sample Series Seed financing documents differ from typical Series A financing documents? Startup Company Lawyer , March 14, 2010 After the recent announcement of the Series Seed Financing documents by Marc Andreesen, Brad Feld points out that there are now four sets of “open source” equity seed financing documents.

Software Review 150

Software Review Startup PR Exit Strategy 150

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Many entrepreneurs still dream of “going public,” making billions of dollars, and playing with the big boys. I reviewed a good summary of the advantages and disadvantages of an IPO exit strategy for startups in a widely-used textbook “ Entrepreneurship ,” by Robert Hisrich, Michael Peters, and Dean Shepherd. Marty Zwilling.

IPO 224

IPO Founder Exit Strategy Investment Bankers 224

Up and Running

AUGUST 28, 2018

Your funding ask and exit strategy, if applicable. Exit strategy : You only need this if you’re seeking outside investment. Common exit strategies include being acquired by another company, the sale of equity, or a management or employee buyout. Your operations plan. Your team and company information.

Business Plan 72

Business Plan Technical Review Exit Strategy Oregon 72

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 24, 2018

While one entrepreneur may be focused exclusively on buying a property within budget and in decent shape, another might have a strong need to choose a good location — no matter how much it costs. Find decent financing. Have an exit strategy. Define what makes a “good” deal.

Exit Strategy 149

Exit Strategy Finance Cost Security 149

Up and Running

JULY 2, 2014

You can’t underestimate the importance of selecting an attorney who “gets” your business model, your market opportunity, and most importantly, your fundraising and exit strategy. Now, if you’re a savvy investor or entrepreneur, I’m sure your jaw just dropped as you read that. ownership and never dilute.

Technical Review 118

Technical Review Angel Investor Due Diligence Dilution 118

Gust

OCTOBER 25, 2014

Insights from Leading Practitioners on the Art of Raising a Fund, Deal Structuring, Value Creation, and Exit Strategies. Raising Venture Capital for the Serious Entrepreneur. Venture Capital, Private Equity, and the Financing of Entrepreneurship. The Business of Venture Capital. Mastering the VC Game. Venture Deals.

Term Sheet 132

Term Sheet Private Equity Exit Strategy Venture Capital 132

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

While we advise students and new entrepreneurs to do market research before they start, we’d like to clarify that you should not let ‘doing market research’ hold you up if you already know your market. Get financed. Apply for financing. Know your exit strategy. Sales forecast. Cash flow statement.

Elevator Pitch 60

Elevator Pitch Startup Balance Sheet Forecast 60

Up and Running

JANUARY 26, 2012

Raising finance is a time consuming process and can also be quite stressful (particularly as time progresses). What is their preferred exit strategy? It is worth gaining an understanding, up front, of the timeframe in which they are looking to exit, as well as an understanding of their future plans. Image via CrunchBase.

Term Sheet 94

Term Sheet Exit Strategy Software Review Early Stage 94

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2019

Think like them and be a master of your stock trading destiny as an entrepreneur trader. So, for the entrepreneur trader, it’s best to invest on a long term basis. What does the entrepreneur trader do? Here is how to apply this strategy; hedge your risk through purchasing shares in your local oil company. Source: Pexels.

Stock 99

Stock Entrepreneur Exit Strategy Marketing 99

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2013

Too many entrepreneurs still believe the urban myth that you can sketch your idea on a napkin, and investors will throw money at you. Keep in mind that thoroughness and clarity of the plan are factors that will play key roles in successfully financing, starting, and operating your business. Marty Zwilling.

Business Plan 230

Business Plan Exit Strategy Partner Business Model 230

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

AUGUST 16, 2010

Michael Arrington wrote an interesting piece today at TechCrunch about how VCs are pissed that great entrepreneurs are taking under $500k of angel money instead of $2m their money. All this is explained in clear detail in Paul Graham's his piece on the future of tech investing — a must-read for anyone interested in financing.

Angel Investor 246

Angel Investor Exit Strategy Finance Incubator 246

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 26, 2012

Small business resource for African Americans Black Enterprise has launched the Black Enterprise Small Business University Powered by Dell , an eight-week, online video course offering expert advice to entrepreneurs looking to start and grow profitable small businesses.

Small Business 162

Small Business Video Exit Strategy Leadership 162

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

One of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make is misunderstanding the role of venture capital investors. There’s lots of lore, emotion, and misconceptions of what VC’s do or don’t do for entrepreneurs. What this meant for entrepreneurs and VC’s was simple– the gold rush to liquidity was on. What Do VC’s Do?

Silicon Valley 236

Silicon Valley IPO Technical Review Venture Capital 236

www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Finance | Tuesdays. Entrepreneur news from reporter Eric Markowitz. Financing a Small Business. Growth Strategies. Pricing Strategy. Financing A Small Business. Exit Strategies. Personal Finance. Consider whether or not youll be raising financing down the road. How to Incorporate.

Fractional CTO 40

Fractional CTO Equity Iowa Technical Cofounder 40

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 21, 2012

Too many entrepreneurs still believe the urban myth that you can sketch your idea on a napkin, and investors will throw money at you. Keep in mind that thoroughness and clarity of the plan are factors that will play key roles in successfully financing, starting, and operating your business.

Business Plan 240

Business Plan Exit Strategy Partner Business Model 240

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Basketball legend and entrepreneur Magic Johnson and Twitter founder Biz Stone are set to be keynote speakers at this year’s EO Alchemy 2011 , a three-day global conference for entrepreneurs to learn new strategies, share success stories and experiences and network with financers and other industrialists.

Los Angeles 150

Los Angeles Exit Strategy California Global 150

Up and Running

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

I was expecting to be asked about my team, market segments, financial projections, go-to market strategy, exit strategy, etc. 2 : What entrepreneurs do you admire and why? Don’t get me wrong, I was asked these questions – many of them – but it was the questions below that I wasn’t expecting.

Software Review 147

Software Review Technical Review Due Diligence Exit Strategy 147

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 15, 2014

Ta , entrepreneur, author and CEO of Sqeeqee.com. Often times, the people will have you believe that accomplished entrepreneurs had their success purely by dint of the invincibility of their irresistible ideas. I have identified 5 “boring” aspects of entrepreneurism that if focused on will lead to success: 1. By Jenny Q.

Vietnam 171

Vietnam Venture Capital Seed Capital Exit Strategy 171

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

That suggests, potentially, more early stage capital for entrepreneurs. As a VC and angel investor, I believe deeply in entrepreneurs. The entrepreneurs I mentor ask me frequently about equity crowdfunding. How much capital does the company need to achieve breakeven and what if any is your exit strategy?

Equity 100

Equity United Kingdom Cap Table Oklahoma 100

www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Finance | Tuesdays. Entrepreneur news from reporter Eric Markowitz. Financing a Small Business. Growth Strategies. Pricing Strategy. Financing A Small Business. Exit Strategies. Personal Finance. Technology | Thursdays. Small Business Success | Mondays and Thursdays. Email address: Home.

Arizona 40

Arizona Equity Iowa Venture Capital 40

Gust

DECEMBER 28, 2011

In the “good old days,” angels invested in seed-stage startups and teed up promising companies for subsequent venture capital financing. If the company was successful, this quickly led to an IPO – a very happy ending for the entrepreneur, the angels, and the venture capitalists. My, my…how the world has changed.

IPO 153

IPO Venture Capital Entrepreneur Angel Investor 153

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Too many entrepreneurs still believe the urban myth that you can sketch your idea on a napkin, and investors will throw money at you. Keep in mind that thoroughness and clarity of the plan are factors that will play key roles in successfully financing, starting, and operating your business.

Exit Strategy 227

Exit Strategy Startup Business Plan Partner 227

Berkonomics

MAY 15, 2014

These usually involve a handful of angel investors, and a few entrepreneurs, who all want to build the very best term sheet for their exciting nascent enterprise. Just a few of these terms include vesting, corporate structure, governance principles, financing strategy, valuation and exit strategy. Raising money'

Term Sheet 91

Term Sheet Angel Groups Angel Investor Deal Structure 91