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❓ What do Investors look for in a Pre-Seed Funding Round? 🤔 #InsightsIntoInvestors by AY Ventures In the world of startups, securing funding in the early stages can be a bit like trying to nurture a delicate sapling into a strong, towering tree. Pre-seed rounds are all about laying the groundwork for your venture's future success. Here's a closer look at what are Investors looking for while investing in startups at this stage: ▶ Pitch to 100s of investors with no upfront cost- (Put your unique bitly link here) #investors #StartupFunding #StartupTips #fundraising

Do venture capital deals really slow down in the summer and heat up right before the end of the year? In this StartupPercolator post, Andy Shawber busts some common myths about optimal times to close your financing round. https://bit.ly/4cSIl6j *Summer Associate Marissa Madrazo contributed to this blog post. #Startups 🚀 #VentureCapital #VentureCapitalFundraising #StartupPercolator

In this video clip, I highlighted why startups fail to raise capital and offered three requirements before seeking external investment from angel investors and venture capitalists. To watch the short clip: https://lnkd.in/ebcdyTFj #Startups #RaisingCapital #AngelInvestors #VentureCapitalist

In this video clip, I highlighted why startups fail to raise capital and offered three requirements before seeking external investment from angel investors and venture capitalists. To watch the short clip: https://lnkd.in/eNkWnHFw #Startups #RaisingCapital #AngelInvestors #VentureCapitalist

Many new investors choose to become business angels because they want the liberty to choose the companies they invest in. Verve Ventures allows them to do the same, but through a curated offering on a digital platform. How do these two forms of startup investment differ? In this week's article, our colleague Eugen Stamm looks at what both have to offer and the differences between local business angel clubs and Verve Ventures’ digital model. Read it: https://lnkd.in/g2pf4Rns #businessangels #angelinvestors #angelinvestorclubs #investing #startups #investment #venturecapital #startupinvesting

Unlocking Success: Case Studies of Varied Funding Models in Startups. Explore the dynamic journeys of startups that have thrived by embracing diverse funding models. From bootstrapping to venture capital, these case studies illuminate the paths taken by innovative entrepreneurs. Learn how strategic financing decisions propelled these ventures toward success, inspiring insights for aspiring founders and seasoned investors alike. #StartupSuccess #FundingJourneys #preseed #privateequity #vc #startup

Verve Ventures evaluates over 4,000 startups annually, with only 100 reaching the assessment stage. Given the complexities of the deep tech landscape, the evaluation of these potential investment opportunities is challenging: our investment team needs to delve into the core elements that shape a startup’s viability, from market dynamics and technology to the cohesion of its founding team. Join us as we take a closer look at the steps Verve Ventures follows to reach an investment decision and the meticulous research behind it 👉 https://lnkd.in/dEQA9Win #startups #venturecapital #assessment #startupinvesting #insights #funding #deepdive #deeptech

The amount of equity a startup should exchange for a VC funding round depends on a number of factors, including company valuation, the amount being raised, and the funding stage. In general ... ▶ Seed funding rounds involve higher equity stakes in exchange for investments, as early investors take on more risk ▶ Early-stage startups should usually expect to exchange at least 10-20% equity for a significant equity investment round ▶ For later rounds, the level of equity exchanged for investments typically decreases as the company has established itself and is seen as less of a risk Burkland can help you prepare for your next round of #fundraising. Get in touch to learn more. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gVC5HS9y #StartupFunding #VentureCapital #startups

Misaligned stakeholder goals are hurting startups! Angel Investors/ Mentors ❌ How can I maximize my % holding in a startup ✅ Helping startups with existing networks for initial clients Incubators/ Accelerators ❌ How can we charge more upfront equity for our services ✅ Provide industry connections, market exposure, and growth support Venture Capitalist and Private Equity ❌ Pushing the founder to raise their next round of funding at a higher valuation ✅ To grow sustainably, consolidate at each stage and govern well. Family Office ❌ Invest in the venture first and take them to the funds where they are LPs ✅Business support to turn the venture into a fundamentally sound venture I am Faraz Wadhwania, I write about #startups, #vcfunding, #investments, #fundraising, #venturecapital, #privateequity, #familyoffice etc. Follow + Send Connection Request + 🔔

Raising capital is simple but it's not easy. If is was everyone would be successful. The facts are 65% of startups fail to raise capital. The main reason 90% of startups fail. Investors know this. Startups do not understand this and fail to answer investor questions "why should I invest in your company now?" "Why you and not your competition?" Startups are too focused on their bright idea, shiny objects, technical jargon to show how smart they are. They fail to understand investors know all this. Investors want to know what's in it for them. How can they get their money back. Why you will not fail as 90% of other startups have. Answer the WHY questions to increase your chances of raising capital. #raisingcapital #startupadvice #crowdfunding #angleinvestors #capitalforstartups