The Startup Magazine

APRIL 17, 2019

The terminology : before you make your first investment, you should make yourself aware of the various terminology and abbreviations that are commonly used across the stock market, such as return on equity (ROE), as well as earnings per share (EPS), and not to forget compound annual growth rate (CAGR).

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 14, 2017

I started R Public Relations on a wing and a prayer, but my reputation in the public relations world has followed me to success. My strength was not in finance, so one of the first things I did was hire someone to handle the books and keep me on a solid financial path, so I could focus on running my business.

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ReadWriteStart

JULY 3, 2023

Private equity firm Alta Semper Capital has provided a financing injection of twenty million dollars to the e-health business MyDawa, which is based in Kenya. Deals have already been reached by the company with some of the most reputable clinic chains in the country.

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Kenya Artificial Inteligence Africa Technical Review 120

Women Entrepreneurs Can

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Research Financing Options While there are many ways to potentially get funding for the build, you want to get the best one for your situation. Whether to choose loans or equity depends on your situation, and larger projects may require a specialized loan rather than a line of credit. That can take you over budget.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 4, 2016

When family history and public identity are positively associated with brand and product reputation there may be further opportunities to leverage family identity. An in-house incubator or a stand-alone family private equity fund may help capitalize on these insights for the mutual financial benefit of the family.

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www.quora.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Type to Add and Search Questions; Search Topics and People Startups Startup Compensation Entrepreneurship Compensation Stock Options Major Internet Companies Silicon Valley Why is there such a large founder to early employee equity drop-off? This ties into this Paul Graham article: [link] /equity. Login if you already have an account.

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David Teten

DECEMBER 2, 2019

And of course, effectively all venture capitalists are going to require some equity for their investment. I emphasize my focus here is organizations which are backing for-profit companies and do not take equity. Their foci include addressing environmental sustainability, racial and gender equity, economic development concerns, etc.

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Technical Review SBIR Dilution Silicon Valley 60

Up and Running

JUNE 25, 2014

Hopefully I’ll be able to add some value with some of the financing needs that your businesses may need. Then we look at what the small business financing needs. “How do I tackle my financing needs as a startup?” I think there is a process where you can participate via Twitter, or ask questions.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 26, 2022

For existing investors, sometimes it was a “pay-to-play” i.e. if you don’t participate in the new financing you lose. A down round is when a company raises money at valuation that is lower than the company’s valuation in its prior financing round. You just failed the ethical choice and forever ruined your reputation.

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David Teten

AUGUST 20, 2019

Many are reporting that they’re seeing a more diverse pool of applicants than traditional equity VCs… even though virtually none have a particular focus on women or underrepresented founders. I’ve been a traditional equity VC for 8 years, and I’m now researching new business models in venture capital.

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VC Cafe

JULY 4, 2012

Amongst the different types of crowdfunding: Donation, Reward, Lending and Equity, the latter is on the rise as a fundraising mechanism for European startups. investors can then, through the platform, buy small parts of this equity stake. Below is a table of the equity Crowdfunding platforms operating in Europe: Location.

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Equity Europe Due Diligence Startup 160

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 30, 2022

This is where growth financing options come into play. So what is it exactly, and to what extent can you finance the growth of your startup using it? A quick overview of growth financing. Tip: carefully review your financing options. The scope of growth financing products. The advantages. Final thoughts.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 17, 2014

Watching the Finances Carefully. Business owners need to watch their finances carefully. Great care also needs to be exercised when giving out equity because when businesses experience great success, this practice will become expensive. They need to look for ways to cut the budget but not sacrifice quality.

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Austin Startup

JULY 6, 2018

The below outlines how I would approach the decision: Cash and Equity. Very simply, what are you giving and what are you getting in return in terms of cash and equity for joining the program? Some accelerators will require you to “make room” for them in future financings up to a certain amount. Time commitments and Geography.

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VC Adventure

AUGUST 15, 2013

Reputation matters. But it’s easy to forget that you’re either building or destroying that reputation in every interaction you have. Not to mention widespread reputation travels in our ridiculously connected world. I''m on my way back from [an] investor conference where we met a bunch of VC & Private Equity guys.

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Board Effect

AUGUST 23, 2023

They also want to learn more about your finances and decision-making process before they determine how much support they’re willing to lend. How can the board keep a finger on the pulse of organizational culture and reputation? How are we ensuring our succession plans meet our diversity, equity, and inclusion goals?

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Technical Review Software Review Minnesota Government 52

The Startup Magazine

JULY 25, 2024

Bridge capital funding is designed to provide short-term financing until a more permanent funding solution is secured. This type of financing is particularly useful for startups anticipating future revenue or investment but needing immediate capital to sustain operations. Ensure you have a robust plan for repaying any borrowed funds.

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Eric Friedman

JUNE 27, 2016

Bigger/better advisors who get more equity have things like; excellent domain expertise to help you avoid pitfalls, deep connections within the industry to help with the intros, partnerships, and more. As a potential advisor looking to get involved with the company; MORE EQUITY! This leaves plenty of room for a final 4th advisor for

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Equity Vesting Cap Table Common Stock 98

Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

08:42): And so you're not really sort of thinking about it from the standpoint of what functional value do you want to get out of the board member versus the, you know, the sort of reputational value. Whether even if they're informal, you know, you're gonna wanna be in a position where you can grant equity, uh, to board members for service.

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www.readwriteweb.com

OCTOBER 7, 2007

But when done well it can really help get a company going fast, professionally and without the founders having to give up much (if any) equity - or bankrupting themselves. The founders may believe they are onto such a good idea that they don’t want to give up any equity. To keep the equity we out-sourced.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

trillion, it is by far the largest of its sort in the world and financed projects that in other settings may not have passed investment criteria screens. [3]. The buyers (or lessees) in these transactions are pension funds, insurance companies, or private equity representing other institutions. municipal bond market.

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Private Equity New York City Chicago Investment Bankers 164

Board Effect

JUNE 24, 2024

Not having a board portal solution in place can also impact your organization more than you may realize, from data breaches and reputational risk to board members not meeting fiduciary duties. Being more data-driven in your decision-making and using data to regularly challenge assumptions, can be easily supported through BoardEffect.

Software Review 52

Software Review Technical Review Retention Security 52

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Outspoken investor Paul Kedrosky characterizes Color’s reputation: “It’s become a punch line. After all, before the house of cards inevitably tumbles, private equity investors get a tidy return. It’s not about the financing path, it’s about what you’ve decided to build. And it is magic.

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IPO Flash Bootstrapping Private Equity 240

Up and Running

AUGUST 28, 2018

Maintain a positive online reputation for your practice as a key management technique. Common exit strategies include being acquired by another company, the sale of equity, or a management or employee buyout. Consider submitting your plan to at least five to 10 banks if you need help financing your startup costs.

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Business Plan Technical Review Exit Strategy Oregon 72

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 6, 2019

The first thing to think about is how you plan on financing your company before it becomes profitable. There are plenty of ways to get financing, including: Getting investors to help fund your business. Getting a loan from a finance company. Using your home as collateral for a home equity loan. Taking out a bank loan.

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Finance Salary Equity Reputation 127

VC Adventure

AUGUST 15, 2013

Reputation matters. But it’s easy to forget that you’re either building or destroying that reputation in every interaction you have. Not to mention widespread reputation travels in our ridiculously connected world. You know that and so do I. The event was really useful. I forget this plenty.

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Reputation Private Equity Portfolio Equity 48

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 18, 2019

In addition to creating a good reputation in the mind of your investors and clients, keeping tabs of your financial data in the form of properly recorded data can also make filing taxes easier for you. The final equity section will include the financed by details of the bank. Cash Flow Statement.

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Balance Sheet Small Business Equity Forecast 113

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 30, 2015

If a VC tried to do this to you on an early-stage deal they would get such a bad reputation that no other VCs or entrepreneurs would work with them. On VC financings this term is explicit so entrepreneurs understand they’re getting screwed. On a convertible note it happens implicitly so entrepreneurs don’t understand it.

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Liquidation Preference Ratchet Angel Investor Entrepreneur 150

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Having enough capital to finance your start-up next milestone is essential for your business to live to its potential. Of course, it’s only in your dreams that you will receive random calls from high-end capital firms or Shark Tank producers willing to finance your business. Kickstarter and Indiegogo are good for donations.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Issues like remote work, finance, supply chain, and limited resources make it even harder for small businesses to survive in the competitive market. These accounts include assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, and equity. You must set up the small business accounts to record the transaction data to manage your finance.

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Small Business Management Finance Operations 114

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2011

I accidently blow the cover of a hot startup raising a round of financing on AngelList (oops!) – hint – it’s a product that I talk very openly about loving but I’m not an investor. Other Nuggets in this Section you won’t want to Miss: I ask Jody what makes EcoMom an exciting company.

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Rob Go

DECEMBER 14, 2016

If you pull a term sheet for a weak reason, you look really bad in the industry, and you look really bad to your own partners because you have now tarnished the reputation of everyone in your firm because of your actions. M&A is much less of a multi-turn game. Second, don’t be too quick to get to the LOI.

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Term Sheet Technical Review Due Diligence Private Equity 28

The Startup Magazine

MAY 7, 2024

You no longer need to rely solely on traditional sources of finance like banks and venture capitalists. While you get funding for your project, backers in return receive rewards or equity depending on the type of crowdfunding. People around the world now have the power to contribute directly to projects they believe in.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Real estate licenses are also great tools for building wealth and achieving financial security in the long term, as real estate agent are allowed to invest in properties and build equity, which will increase in value over time. There are a ton of different real estate courses available, ranging in quality, price, and reputation.

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New York Security Finance Equity 158

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Without the proper knowledge of how to get funded and which type of financing is right for you, you won’t know where to go or who to ask. Reputable private investors of this nature can be found all over the world, but often have strict requirements for funding. You need to do enough research to prove your idea is worth supporting.

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Angel Investor Initial Public Offering Angel Groups Venture Capital 138

Growthink Blog

MAY 23, 2011

The typical wisdom regarding the appropriate financing course for a new company goes as follows: 1. An entrepreneur starts a company in classic " bootstrap " fashion - with a combination of sweat equity and their own financial resources. My suggestions for the investors seeking emerging companies to back?

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Angel Investor Venture Capital Sweat Equity Cram Down 112

The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2019

There are several popular and reputable crowdfunding websites that you can turn to, and they may have different terms and requirements for you to review. In addition to accessing some of your personal financial resources, consider how one or a combination of these various startup capital financing options may work well for your situation.

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Entrepreneur Venture Capital Small Business Administration Exit Strategy 143