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What are the most successful University seed-stage venture capital funds? [closed]
I'm trying to benchmark 'best-practices' in university seed-stage venture capital funds. That is, university funds that invest in inventions, businesses, or products created by one's own alum.
One ...
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Have good MVP, need capital to grow, new to getting funding
We have what we believe is a pretty solid MVP for a enterprise software product. Without much advertising, we've had people find our website and purchase and use the product, and the initial feedback ...
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Do startups need to incorporate to receive funding?
If a startup is going to take venture capital, is it necessary to incorporate so shares can be exchanged to the VC firm?
Is it the same with angel or individual investors?
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I am going to launch Product beta version next month. Whats my next steps? [closed]
What should be our next steps regarding marketing, funding etc..
please give your valuable suggestions...
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Different stages of VC finance and were the company / product is in its life / development cycle
You hear a lot in the media about _ raised a stage A round of x million, or ___ just got seed funding from a group of angel investors.
But what's never explained is the stage that these companies / ...
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Should i give 3% equity to this Incubator?
I have recently submitted an application to receive a government grant for funding. There is a requirement, that is to be submit via an incubator.
I contacted an incubator and they are ok with ...
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overcoming permission matters founding in another country
This is about starting elsewhere and not in the country one lives in. The reason is that there are countries that appear as a better starting place than the country I live in; livelier, more open ...
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How Many Seed Investors Should we Approach
We are building a startup, we are a few weeks away from our MVP launch. We have had some initial positive investor conversations with an angel and a couple VCs. One large VC that generally doesn't do ...
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Start up valuation - how much equity
Approached by 2 founders that are very early days of executing an idea.
They have some good .com properties that will be central to brand/idea and had recent offers around $100K, with one outlier ...
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Where can I find international seed investors?
We have just lauched a website for our upcoming SPARQL Database Server. We would like to attract the interest of international seed investors, but we are not sure where to start looking. We are based ...
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News source of companies who have received funding
As a CEO of a startup, I would like to stay informed about potential competitors. One source of such information would be to read news about startups that have received funding from investors. I am, ...
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What happens to the angel's / A round investor's stake on subsequent rounds, in the Valley?
As far as I understand, when the next round happens, the startup emits new shares that are sold to new investors under newly negotiated valuation.
Does this lead to the previous investor's shares ...
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Should you try not to give a concrete number to a potential investor?
When raising funds for a start-up with a working prototype/alpha product, should you refrain from asking for a specific amount? Or should you provide a preferred amount, and a backup plan for a ...
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How do you put a price tag on fame and mentorship from an early investor?
We're sitting with a situation where we have been given two different offers for seed investment. The first is more than double the amount of the other, but from someone not in the tech industry, and ...
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Who are the most reputed Angels/VCs and what type of Businesses each of them Concentrate on
I am looking for funding, thus looking for angels in technology and trading. Is is possible to post sources of funding by area and stage. Also relative merits of each source. Perhaps links and ...
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Where can I find samples of good one page executive summary for a business plan?
We are applying for angel investment for our startup and looking for some samples of one page executive summary. Please share if you are aware of any.
Thanks,
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lifecycle of a startup funding and complete buyout?
I'm staring well a start-up :) Currently we are using internal funds, and by estimates it will last for a good while, but if our growth(users servers etc.) exceed our sales, sooner or later we will ...
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What to use the invested money for?
Ok so i am located in India and am looking for some investment for my startup. Since i am a one man company, i think i can move to valley if the investor/incubator (?) wants me to. But my question is ...
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Will an angel investor be turned off by the founders not wanting to quit their day jobs just yet?
....my co-founder and I are working on a SaaS product and there is a chance we may seek an angel investment. Do you think us wanting to keep our day jobs for 3-6 more months will be a turn-off to ...
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Age of founder > brick wall (in front of?) angel investors/vc's
Legally speaking it isn't a problem that i'm seventeen years old, in my country it is allowed to start a business at 16+. A cantonal judge removed some other boundaries so that I'm now fully ...
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What to focus on when pitching, product or underlying platform?
I'm working on launching a startup based on a new computing platform developed by my co-founders. The platform itself is very powerful and flexible, and we envision it being used as a foundation for ...
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Looking for startup grants in the UK
I'm looking for grants and funding I may be eligible for in Wales, United Kingdom.
I'm running a web development startup, and I'm after any sort of starting capital.
Preferably a free grant with no ...
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How and When to Raise Funds For Your Company
Funding your company is an important part of your startup and expansion strategy. It's a broad topic that has a lot of aspects including: keeping your idea secret, seed funding, angels, venture ...
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How do I get funding for my app
I am looking for help with start-up for my idea. I have an idea for an app but can't seem to find out how to get funding, without losing at least 75% equity.
Any ideas welcome.
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When does the Series A round kicks in?
We are preparing a business plan for our next startup and this time we are planning to raise seed funds of $300K for 12 months with a milestone. We will enter the private BETA program for a group of ...
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When do you start searching for VC's?
I was reading this article on traction and it had an interesting comment in it:
If you wait until you're "ready" to fund you're too late. Funding is about developing a relationship over time. ...
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Pre / Post Money - What Are They? And Should Pre be 2x More than Post in Series A?
I am not (yet) active on a startup of my own but I have been trying to read and educate myself in that arena so that I can at least coherently talk and ask the right questions of the people who I'll ...
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What does a seed money deal look like?
I have a personal contact that has shown interest in giving me seed money for a start-up. I am getting my package together to pitch the concept, and have virtually no idea what the investment deal ...
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Who uses “Self-Directed” Retirement Accounts to fund start-ups?
In the United States a retirement account like a 401K or an IRA can be incorporated as a "self-directed" account. A self-direct account provides you check-book control over your retirement account. It ...
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How do I close my *second* round of investing when the first round VCs pass?
I already got my first round, piece of cake. We had a million dollars sitting in the bank. But now we've burned through it, and we need to raise again. I'm worried that the pressure from having a ...
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What is the most important way in which an investor can add value to your startup?
How would you force-rank (1 being highest to 8 being lowest), in terms of value to your startup, the following 8 services provided by an investor:
Warm introductions to potential customers
Warm ...
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Acceptable Incubator Terms
I have seen the various documents the incubators (like Techstars Seed Funding Documents) have posted. These all represent follow on investments after their program.
What kind of terms can you expect ...
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In seed funding, can the investment come from multiple sources?
I have two investors that appear interested in my concept. I am going to speak to one tomorrow. I intend to disclose to him that I will also be speaking with another investor very soon. If possible ...
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How does option pool size at the time of incorporation impact valuation and funding
Suppose someone needs to incorprate a C-corp, for a high tech high growth business.
How does option pool size at the time of incorporation impact valuation and funding. Or it only matters how ...
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Where do you find startup capital?
I'm in the early steps of putting together a business plan. When it's finished, I'm definitely going to need to secure funding. How do you go about finding potential investors?
Tips to consider on ...
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Are there any grants for starting IT business in India?
I have a unique and viable idea but no seed money. I also have low qualification (no college education) so no chance of funding by VCs.
I am aware of many programs by US and other governments. Are ...
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Is an experienced accountant necessary for an s-corp formation?
I need to form an s-corp in Delaware. The corporation will be taking on angel funding as soon as it is formed.
I have retained an attorney experienced in the formation & funding processes. The ...
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Thoughts invited on unconventional ways of raising money
As I learn, fundraising is always a nightmare. It drains a considerable amount of energy. No matter how promising the pitch you make, it's not sure to entice an Angel or a VC. Even if they agree, it ...
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What percentage to give advisors / VC matchmakers?
I've been approached by two startup heavyweights who offered to recommend me to VCs and angels for my startup (I'm the sole owner). They've asked me what percentage of equity I would offer them in ...
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What is a reasonable percentage of equity
What is a reasonable percentage of equity that I should expect to give up to an angel investor in exchange for their investment?
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Starting New School Revenue Streams
Hey guys, it's me again. As was to be expected, I've run into funding problems with Idea School.
The quality teachers I'm looking for are worth about $50-60K per year. Now, of course, they ...
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Please help with a VC / startup deal
I and my friend are about to get a deal to fund our B plan. This plan aligns with the expansion plans of the funding company. The deal offered is that of partnership in which we two would be having a ...
