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Struggling entrepreneurs are often so happy to get a funding offer that they neglect the recommended reverse due diligence on the investors. Taking on equity investors to fund your company is much like getting married – it is a long-term relationship that has to work at all levels. A sample of three views is adequate.
After you have heard a few startup success stories, like Google, Facebook, and Microsoft, you may be tempted to invest some money yourself, maybe by pooling your funds with other investors who claim to have a great track record. Ask for references, and call or visit previous “successes” of the company to verify experience and satisfaction.
After you have heard a few startup success stories, like Google, Facebook, and Microsoft, you may be tempted to invest some money yourself, maybe by pooling your funds with other investors who claim to have a great track record. Ask for references, and call or visit previous “successes” of the company to verify experience and satisfaction.
Struggling entrepreneurs are often so happy to get a funding offer that they neglect the recommended reverse due diligence on the investors. Taking on equity investors to fund your company is much like getting married – it is a long-term relationship that has to work at all levels. A sample of three views is adequate.
After you have heard a few startup success stories, like Google, Facebook, and Microsoft, you may be tempted to invest some money yourself, maybe by pooling your funds with other investors who claim to have a great track record. Ask for references, and call or visit previous “successes” of the company to verify experience and satisfaction.
Struggling entrepreneurs are often so happy to get a funding offer that they neglect the recommended reverse due diligence on the investors. Taking on equity investors to fund your company is much like getting married – it is a long-term relationship that has to work at all levels. A sample of three views is adequate.
After you have heard a few startup success stories, like Google, Facebook, and Microsoft, you may be tempted to invest some money yourself, maybe by pooling your funds with other investors who claim to have a great track record. Ask for references, and call or visit previous “successes” of the company to verify experience and satisfaction.
Ask the investor for “references,” meaning contacts at companies where previous investments were made. Be wary of individuals or funds sourced from offshore. Network with other entrepreneurs. Contact peers you have met through networking, both ones who have used this investor, and ones who haven’t.
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Ask the investor for “references,” meaning contacts at companies where previous investments were made. Be wary of individuals or funds sourced from offshore. Network with other entrepreneurs. Contact peers you have met through networking, both ones who have used this investor, and ones who haven’t.
Struggling entrepreneurs are often so happy to get a funding offer that they neglect the recommended reverse due diligence on the investors. Taking on equity investors to fund your company is much like getting married – it is a long-term relationship that has to work at all levels. A sample of three views is adequate.
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