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Three Factors Which Intoxicate Venture Capitalists - Why Your Startup Will (Probably) Not Raise Venture Capital Funding

InfoChachkie

However, the fact that nearly half of all venture funding in the United States consistently occurs in Silicon Valley is shocking. This concentration is partly due to natural causes – successful startups spawn other successful startups. Thanks Mr. Big Firm VC. It is also somewhat of a self-fulfilling prophecy.

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73.6% of all Statistics are Made Up

Both Sides of the Table

Often when they do I throw out my favorite statistic: 73.6% of all statistics are made up. Fortunately I was mostly a technology consultant, which meant that I coded computers, designed databases and planned system integration projects. People throw them around at cocktail parties. I say it deadpanned. It’s irony.

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The Great VC Ice Age is Thawing (for now) – Part 1 of 3

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I would argue that the shut-down of September 2009 was equally severe yet there are signs that this “VC Ice Age” has begun to thaw. But any entrepreneurs raising capital should keep in mind that this opening of the markets could possibly be temporary. Why did the VC markets freeze so quickly? Short answer – yes.

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6 New Venture Realities To Target Your Funding Effort

Startup Professionals Musings

Of course, both are impressive, but still small compared to over $300 billion from VC investments annually. Nevertheless, according to Rose, both are poised for further growth due to online technology, and there is indeed plenty of opportunity. They will need more money.

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How TVC Aims At Acquisitions, Not IPOs, with Jeb Spencer

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Southern California's technology community--despite all of the recent excitement around Silicon Beach--continues to be underserved in terms of capital, with a lack of venture capital funds (with money), and other private technology investors. The second reason is that we are a hybrid fund with a unique strategy.

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6 Reasons Startups Need All Angels Plus Crowd Funding

Startup Professionals Musings

Of course, both are impressive and both already exceed VC investments annually. Nevertheless, according to Rose, both are poised for further growth due to online technology, and there is indeed plenty of opportunity. It doesn’t seem to matter what the founders’ projections are, or how fast they believe they will turn profitable.

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Angel Investors Are Still The Lifeblood Of Startups

Startup Professionals Musings

David is one of the most active angel investors in New York, and also the CEO of Gust , which is an online platform for startup financing used by over 45,000 accredited angel investors, 1000 angel groups and venture capital funds, and 200,000 entrepreneurs. billion collected in 2014. They will need more money.

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