venture-debt 
InfoChachkie
JULY 11, 2011
Startup blogger and venture capitalist extraordinaire Fred Wilson recently published a great article on Venture Debt, which I strongly suggest you review HERE. As Fred points out, many entrepreneurs hear the word “debt” and promptly run the other direction. Enter venture debt. Go ahead, I will wait….
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 28, 2014
In that article I linked to I outline the difference between gross margin & net margin. Understand how venture debt might shorten your projections. * If you have raised venture debt you might have even less time. The reason is that no VC wants to see the venture debt provider get burned if you become bankrupt.
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Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 19, 2021
Other entrepreneurs skip just a couple of the elements outlined in my original article, “ These 10 Key Elements Make a Business Plan Fundable. Also, don’t expect investor enthusiasm for your gambling site, porn site, gaming, or debt collection business. No sustainable competitive advantage. Don’t take this shortcut.
Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 5, 2011
This article originally appeared on TechCrunch. I acknowledged this in the article. I said both in the article but felt compelled to provide a statement up front for the skimmers. while acknowledging that San Fran deals are often higher valuations due to increased competition amongst investors.
InfoChachkie
MAY 22, 2012
However, the greater degree you can sequentially follow these steps and maintain your discussions with each venture capitalist (VC) at relatively the same stage, the sooner you can spend less time in the company of investors and get back to running your business. Prep Steps. Subscribe to their blog. Such follow-up are akin to a train whistle.
InfoChachkie
NOVEMBER 15, 2011
Article first published as Why Selling To The Government Can Downgrade Your Startup on Technorati. free weekly Infochachkie articles! Many of the factors which make governments disadvantageous startup customers also act as competitive barriers, once a relationship is established. First Greece, now Spain and Italy.
InfoChachkie
OCTOBER 29, 2012
From a venture capitalist’s point of view, there are no “trick” questions. Below are five common questions an entrepreneur will encounter when seeking venture funding. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! Avoid stating a specific exit value.
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