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You’ve invested immense time, energy, thought, and money into building your company. But does the process of finding the right investors to scale up sometimes feel like nervously preparing for a blind date? In #ConversationsOnCapital, CO.LAB’s Investor in Residence and angel investor, Jay Shaffer, takes the guesswork out of what he and other investors look for in an investable business. Have questions for Jay? 👉 Comment below, or send us a DM!

The team at Right Side Capital Management asked me for a testimonial for their site...I'll share it below in case anyone in my audience is looking for early stage capital. You know all of those negative stereotypes about VCs? The team at Right Side Capital is the antidote to all that. It all starts with their investment philosophy, which is highly contrarian in and of itself -- maintain optionality and operate prudently, and if the opportunity to go huge is there by all means, they'll directly facilitate that push for escape velocity and a massive exit. They really do live by the cartoon on their homepage, and despite making far more investments than the average VC, they've found ways to be hugely accretive for us. I couldn't recommend a firm more highly, and having Right Side lead or co-lead all three rounds that we've done tells you everything you need to know about how we feel about them. CC: Dave Lambert

3 tips for transitioning from Family Office / LP investing to VC 👇🏻 1️⃣ VCs LOVE to talk to LPs. Leverage that to your advantage in terms of scaling out your network. 2️⃣ You'll know the best companies in each portfolio of the GPs you've backed. Work with your GPs to offer to be a conduit for those firms to get those companies funded. 3️⃣ If your firm doesn't have a co-invest strategy, raise your hand to be the person who investigates what that would take. It will force you to get out into the GP ecosystem even more.

If bootstrapping offers the best (financial) outcome for 99% of founders (and their co-founders, employees, Angel investors, etc.), what exactly is it?

Money Does Both ... Talk and Walk Navigating the funding spectrum of a start-up involves distinct phases, each with unique requirements. Initially, family and friends investments are common, characterized by informal agreements and trust-based loans or equity. As the business grows, angel investors become pivotal, requiring detailed business plans and compelling pitches demonstrating market potential and strong management. Next, securing venture capital necessitates rigorous due diligence, comprehensive financial forecasts, and evidence of traction. Venture capitalists often seek substantial equity and board representation. Further along, preparing for an IPO demands stringent financial audits, regulatory compliance, and the readiness to disclose detailed company performance. Successful IPO or sale culmination requires strategic planning and long-term growth vision to attract public investors or potential acquirers, ensuring robust exit strategies and liquidity for stakeholders. PEG has relevant experience in each of these scenarios. With A Bias for Action, we can leverage experience into success for founders, investors and company boards.

There is something powerful that happens while early-stage investing which accelerates innovation and solutions to solving some of the biggest problems in the world. I want to talk to you privately about how to get started. Angel investors can be anyone. I can show you how it's done.

Are you interested to check our angel application process? Becoming part of a community of angel investors is quite a rewarding experiencing that can impact companies, and create a better life for all. You get to choose and invest with other colleague angels in the startup of your choice and a team of founders you trust. You can lead a deal round, coordinating so you can learn more about structuring a deal, legal terms, or partnerships with VC funds, who are often investors too. The angels group meet monthly to assess company pitches, or to learn about the trends, how to assess and choose or how to think long term and form a portfolio strategy. There are opportunities for angels to sit on the DD team or lead the round, or coordinate the support post deal. If angel investment is a topic you are curious about, please apply on our website and we will have a conversation about the conditions, the membership fees and services included. Angel investing can be a professional expertise you gain, and bringing opportunities for high returns, contributing with your knowledge and staying updated with the most innovative ideas and products built for a better future! Looking forward to meeting you in person! https://lnkd.in/d6aS7mmR

I hear this every week. “We will deal with our IP strategy AFTER we get investment!” Sorry to tell you – investors are not buying that in 2025. Maybe they are not laughing at you.   But your competitors certainly are. How will you justify it if your rivals get funded before you? 💥 “That proves this is a hot area. We are next!” 💥 “Ours was an idea before its time!” 💥 “Investors just don’t get it!” 💥 “If only …”     --- o0o ---   🖐🏻 I am Raymond. I help founders build more investable companies. Do you want to: ➡ avoid unnecessary pain? ➡ look great to your investors? ➡ shave time off due diligence? ➡ eliminate risk and close the deal? ➡ get back to growing your business?   📞 If you would like to chat, just reach out.

💼 Empowering Businesses with Smart Financial Solutions 💼 At Prosperity Peak Advisors, we’re dedicated to helping businesses turn challenges into opportunities. With our expertise in funding and strategic planning, we provide tailored solutions to fuel your success. Here’s How We Make a Difference: ✨ Equity & Debt Funding – Secure the capital you need to grow. ✨ Crowdfunding & Angel Investment – Build a community of supporters. ✨ Venture Capital & Private Equity – Drive expansion with expert guidance. ✨ Bootstrapping Support – Optimize resources for sustained growth. 📈 Our goal? Your growth, stability, and long-term success. Let’s collaborate to create a strategy that works for your business. 📩 Reach out to us today: Info@prosperitypeakadvisor.com #BusinessSuccess #FinancialSolutions #FundingExperts #ProsperityPeakAdvisors #InnovationAndGrowth

I strongly disagree with the view that "the best VCs are looking for founders who don't need any help." This belief is common among investors who have never been founders themselves. It sets up founders for failure and is counterproductive to building successful companies. The fact that this belief is being promoted by a fund that claims on its website to be "the most accessible and supportive early-stage investor" is particularly troubling. The best founders want VCs who will be their partners, not just their investors. They need VCs who will provide them with the resources, feedback, advice, and support essential for their success—not interfere or run their company but be there to help. Seth Bannon put it best: “It's a myth that there are any founders who can't use help. Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, Larry Page, Sergey Brin, and Jack Dorsey all had coaches! So did Jordan, Kobe, Tiger, and every Olympic athlete ever. To achieve the highest level in anything requires extreme talent AND help.” VCs who believe that the best founders don't need any help are mistaken and doing a disservice to the startup ecosystem. #siliconvalley #investor #entrepreneur #venturecapital #founders