Investing is a process and not a speed dating event. If you develop relationships with investors, you’ve got a much better shot of closing the deal
Series: Closing the deal
Beware the bad investor
Raising money is always a coin toss. But here are a few warning signs that you may be falling into the clutches of a bad investor
All venture capitalists are not created equal
Don’t be that guy who gets mad after buying a car without first performing a test drive
Not much difference between angel investors and VCs anymore
The differences between angels and VCs are no longer quite so clearly visible as they once were
Friends rarely make the best business partners
If you want to keep them as friends, leave them there
How to put a value on your technology startup
Attributing value is a source of countless rolled eyes, smacked foreheads, arguments and sometimes outright failure
There is only one way to meet a venture capitalist
If you can’t make your pitch within 10 minutes, however, you’re not ready
Raising capital is not always the only option
Instead, start focusing on pitching for revenue
How to attract the right talent to achieve financial success
Making the right connections and finding the right people will directly impact the level of success you achieve
5 facts to know before approaching venture capitalists
Learning these five facts will save you time and frustration