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5 Equity Crowdfunding Reflections Before You Sign Up

Startup Professionals Musings

With the advent and growth of crowdfunding over the past few years, many entrepreneurs have predicted the demise of those demanding angel investment groups and venture capital organizations. In equity crowdfunding, no investor is representing their own interest. But don’t be misled – these are just the cream of the crop.

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With an ARR topping $250 million, LA’s vertical SAAS superstar ServiceTitan is now worth $8.3 billion

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The company’s massive mint comes thanks to a new $500 million financing round led by Sequoia’s Global Equities fund and Tiger Global Management. Indeed these trends were already apparent in the statistic that home improvement spending was up 3 percent in 2020 even though the broader economy shrank by 3.5

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7 Equity Crowdfunding Risks Feared By Many Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

According to statistics by Fundly , crowdfunding contributed $34 billion in funding last year around the world, including peer-to-peer lending. In fact, there are many types of crowdfunding, including donations, reward, pre-orders, loans, and equity. That exceeds the amounts contributed in the U.S.

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6 Strategies For Startup Exit That Investors Accept

Startup Professionals Musings

Yet one of the first things a potential equity investor asks about is your exit strategy. Equity investments are not loans, so there is no loan payback period or interest payments. Equity investments are not loans, so there is no loan payback period or interest payments. Find a private equity firm or friendly individual.

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7 Advantages That Local Small Business Owners Enjoy

Startup Professionals Musings

It seems that most of you entrepreneurs I meet in my role as business advisor are convinced that starting a new business requires equity investors, exponential growth, and a plan to go public via IPO. Personal income is related to operations versus equity. With major investors, your equity and return is diluted and delayed.

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Smart Entrepreneurs Plan Ahead For A Startup Exit

Startup Professionals Musings

Yet one of the first things a potential equity investor asks about is your exit strategy. Equity investments are not loans, so there is no loan payback period or interest payments. Equity investments are not loans, so there is no loan payback period or interest payments. Find a private equity firm or friendly individual.

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4 Simple Steps Will Get Startup Financial Projections

Startup Professionals Musings

External investors will demand a financial forecast, but it’s equally valuable to you, even if bootstrapping. Check competitor numbers and industry average statistics to get you in the right range. Be willing to give up 20 to 33 percent of your equity to support this. Calculate investment amounts and timing.

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