This morning I presented the content below for a group of founders that are in the process of raising their Seed or A rounds. It is what I have learned from evaluating many companies, market strategies, revenue models and investment opportunities. I believe every pitch should have clear, direct content with digestible metrics and logic …
This Wednesday I will be giving a talk with two panelists on working with angel groups to raise capital. We will cover: What is an angel group? How do they work? The Pros and Cons of going to an angel group How New York Angels operates From Application through Funding Panelists They have worked with New …
Once an application is submitted, the investors are involved from the beginning of the process. Applications for funding are reviewed by industry experts. This process works and we have funded companies from a cold application. It is rare, but it has happened. Referrals It helps if you know one of the angels and they …
In reviewing companies many months ago I found an unusual trend in which the pre-money valuation mode was $5M. At the time, it seemed it was the default expression of having a startup. “I have a startup in …. and it’s social… there’s BIG DATA…. we have MBAs…. I have never worked at nor …
“Why do we ask for financial projections?” What??! Time and again you hear investors say that whatever financial projections there were at the start prior to investment with an early stage company, they change greatly after a few months, year, and so on. So why do we care…? Well, the basic things at a …
Whilst building your company, raising funds and once you have your money raised, it is smart and useful to keep key stakeholders, influencers, investors and potential helpers updated. The best format for an update I received from a young startup company is below. Remember to be particular on this distribution list to those that would …
Your application for funding is a first impression to investors who have not met you or know anything about your startup. A few good things to start with are: An accurate expression of what your product or service is An understanding for whom your product or service is for Throw in the team and …
