TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

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Marketing 246

Marketing Newsletter Technical Review News 246

InfoChachkie

JULY 11, 2011

By combining our equity investment with a tranche of venture debt, the company has avoided a larger equity round, which would have significantly diluted the Founders’ ownership share. Investor Threshold – If possible, avoid accepting more venture debt than your investors can reasonably payoff with an equity infusion.

Equity 235

Equity Startup Invest Funding 235

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 9, 2019

To refresh your memory, angel investors are typically high net worth individuals, accredited by the SEC and willing to invest their own money in a high-potential startup for a share of the ownership. I think it’s great to have more options, but I still see each one having a place, so don’t be too quick to limit your alternatives.

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Funding Startup Platform Examples 119

TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 8, 2020

With those two funding rounds all equity-based, to buy up property itself and provide $10,000 cash advances to all sellers, Sundae previously also raised a debt fund from high net worth individuals, and it has a “very large” debt facility from Goldman Sachs that it also non-dilutive, Stech said.

Sales 282

Sales Demand San Diego Funding 282

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 10, 2018

For example, professional investors put great priority on your previous experience in building a business, and they expect to own a portion of the business equity and control for the funds they do provide. Trade equity or services for startup help. Another common example is exchanging equity for legal and accounting support.

Entrepreneur 96

Entrepreneur Startup Equity Funding 96

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

For example, professional investors put great priority on your previous experience in building a business, and they expect to own a portion of the business equity and control for the funds they do provide. Trade equity or services for startup help. Another common example is exchanging equity for legal and accounting support.

Funding 107

Funding Startup Equity Examples 107

Berkonomics

JANUARY 20, 2010

Bootstrapping: This term describes your ability to start a business with little investment and grow it using internally-generated funds. It’s an option, even though an expensive one. “ Strategic partner” investors: If you can find a strategic partner willing to invest in your enterprise, consider it a blessing.

Venture Capital 174

Venture Capital Invest Class Entrepreneur 174

Tech Coast Venture Network

APRIL 22, 2010

Virgina Lorimor There are several options for financing a start-up business that tend to follow a natural course in a business’ development: Personal Investment. Often, this also involves a HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit) if you’re a home owner with equity. This is where all entrepreneurs have to start.

Startup 124

Startup Tech Coast Angels TCVN Incubator 124

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2012

For example, with any outside investment, you give up some ownership and control, and with bootstrapping your growth curve will likely be longer and more organic. These resources would likely include office space, consulting, and even a cash investment. If you don't know any “high net worth” individuals, use your advisors to find them.

Technical Review 103

Technical Review Equity Incubator Venture Capital 103

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2014

For example, professional investors put great priority on your previous experience in building a business, and they expect to own a portion of the business equity and control for the funds they do provide. Trade equity or services for startup help. Another common example is exchanging equity for legal and accounting support.

Startup 113

Startup Entrepreneur Funding Equity 113

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 16, 2011

For example, with any outside investment, you give up some ownership and control, and with bootstrapping your growth curve will likely be longer and more organic. These resources would likely include office space, consulting, and even a cash investment. If you don't know any “high net worth” individuals, use your advisors to find them.

Startup 93

Startup Technical Review Equity Incubator 93

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Bootstrapping avoids all the cost, pain, and distractions of finding angels or VCs, and allows you to keep control and all your hard-earned equity for yourself. Spend the absolute minimum for what you need (equipment, software, and services) to keep your business running. Take little to no net profit. Reinvest gross profit.

Organization 111

Organization Startup Summary Entrepreneur 111

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Last week, Los Angeles-based FastPay (www.fastpaypartners.com) announced a round of funding and its services for providing advanced payment to online publishers, application developers, and game developers. But, we have a non-equity dilutive product, and we accelerate cash flow. Tell us a little bit about what FastPay is about?

Advertising 133

Advertising .Net Startup Funding 133

InfoChachkie

JULY 9, 2013

The Founders were impressed that I invested my time to negotiate and craft this agreement, without asking for quid pro quo compensation. Equity Focused – Display your belief in the startup by negotiating for an out-sized stock option grant, in exchange for a lower base salary. In such cases, ask to become an Alpha user.

Startup 230

Startup Technical Review Tips RSS 230

InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Equity Focused – Display your belief in the startup by negotiating for an out-sized stock option grant, in exchange for a lower base salary. If you do not have a significant other, you may be able to call upon your family to provide a temporary financial safety net. This list is not intended to be a one-size-fits-all recipe.

Startup 205

Startup Entrepreneur Help Invest 205

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 1, 2010

For example, with any outside investment, you give up some ownership and control, and with bootstrapping you growth curve will likely be longer and more organic. These resources would likely include office space, consulting, and even a cash investment. If you don't know any “high net worth” individuals, use your advisors to find them.

Funding 59

Funding Startup Technical Review Equity 59

InfoChachkie

JULY 9, 2013

The Founders were impressed that I invested my time to negotiate and craft this agreement, without asking for quid pro quo compensation. Equity Focused – Display your belief in the startup by negotiating for an out-sized stock option grant, in exchange for a lower base salary. In such cases, ask to become an Alpha user.

Startup 145

Startup Technical Review Tips Help 145

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

Bootstrapping avoids all the cost, pain, and distractions of finding angels or VCs, and allows you to keep control and all your hard-earned equity for yourself. Spend the absolute minimum for what you need (equipment, software, and services) to keep your business running. Take little to no net profit. Reinvest gross profit.

Tips 96

Tips Startup Summary Entrepreneur 96

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 17, 2016

It’s easy to forget that your new office rent asks for first, last, and security; new utilities require an escrow account; and new vendors want immediate payment for the first couple of months, before they offer the normal net 30 terms. The faster you grow, the more cash you need, to build product, facilities, staff, and service.

Startup 64

Startup Sales Layoffs Slides 64

socalTECH

MARCH 10, 2010

Richards , who most recently sold The NTI Group to Blackboard, and previously also was CEO of Vivendi Universal Net USA, the founding president and COO of MP3.com, We spoke to Robin about the new startup, his executive team, as well as his angel investing activity here. Are there specific kinds of companies you've been investing in?

Startup 223

Startup Content Sites CTO Coach 223

socalTECH

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Well, Los Angeles based Near Networks (www.nearnetworks.com) is looking to both reach customers online, and avoid the tacky, lousy production of typical small business ads, with a new service. That has allowed more creative people to get into video, without having to make such a huge investment it. What is Near Networks?

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Networking Search Engine Optimization Product Startup 150

InfoChachkie

JUNE 25, 2009

As outlined in Beware the Consultant , be wary when selecting a professional services firm. Like most mature markets, the legal profession is highly segmented with respect to the services provided and markets served. Even so, the majority of firms focus on servicing well-established BDC’s. free weekly Infochachkie articles!

Technical Advisors 124

Technical Advisors Technical Review IP Patents 124