The startup investment landscape has recently undergone some significant changes. The SEC previously restricted investing in private deals almost exclusively to accredited investors, but the JOBS Act reduces the limitations of these private investments. Because of these reduced limitations, investors … Continue reading
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Turning your startup into a successful company without taking outside capital is a daunting task; but it is possible, if you’ve got the time, dedication, and resourcefulness to make it happen. Many successful startups have raised a significant amount of … Continue reading
Time is limited when delivering your startup pitch to investors and venture capitalists. Both your time slot and the attention span of your audience only allow you 10-20 minutes to deliver your most crucial points, but that’s only if you … Continue reading
Startup valuations are highly subjective numbers, making the valuation process one of the most difficult aspects of fundraising for your company. Entrepreneurs focus more on future potential rather than the current state of their product, while investors focus on the … Continue reading
Like many professions, venture capitalists speak their own language. It’s easy to get lost in the lingo — quick test: what are your thoughts on loans that automatically convert into equity upon the closing of a Series A? — but … Continue reading
Do You Really Know How Your Startup is Performing? At every level of growth, startups are faced with an array of advice and suggestions: focus on this, not that; allocate your money here, not there; target these customers, not those. … Continue reading
What is an IRA? According to Fidelity Investments, the definition of an IRA is, “an account set up at a financial institution that allows an individual to save for retirement with tax-free growth or on a tax-deferred basis.” There are … Continue reading
It’s no secret, a high percentage of startups don’t make it. So what steps can you take now to increase your chances of success? Ensuring success for your startup means utilizing every bit of your time and budget. We’ve put … Continue reading
In today’s market, investing somewhere outside the reach of technology is all but impossible. Tech affects every aspect of other market segments, by making them more productive, more profitable, and increasing quality overall. Not everyone is convinced that the tech sector (hardware, … Continue reading
An increasing trend since about 2010, in the Venture Capital world, is convertible debt. The thing is, convertible debt has become so defuse that it is no longer a fad but a reality that is here to stay. Here at MicroVentures … Continue reading
