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Need money? Read this!

Berkonomics

Friends, family and fools: [Email readers, continue here…] This term, although pejorative, describes the typical mix of early investors in a small, young growing business. Venture, private equity and more: Here we lump a large number of investor classes into one. These include Y-Combinator and TechStars, among others.

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Does your business need money? Read this!

Berkonomics

Email readers, continue here…] Bootstrapping: This term describes your ability to start a business with little investment and grow it using internally-generated funds. Venture, private equity and more: Here we lump a large number investor classes into one. It’s an option, even though an expensive one.

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When should you go for equity financing?

Berkonomics

Here is a class of investor we’ve covered before, one usually focused upon you and less upon your business case. There is an exemption from the requirements that these investors be accredited with net worth or income minimums to qualify legally to invest in your company. Friends and family investors. We’ll call these “inside angels.”

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