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Entrepreneurs Due Diligence on Investors Is Smart

Startup Professionals Musings

Check track record on the Internet and social networks. Be wary of individuals or funds sourced from offshore. Ask the investor for “references,” meaning contacts at companies where previous investments were made. Don’t just call, but personally visit these contacts.

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Five Easy Steps to Investor Reverse Due Diligence

Startup Professionals Musings

Check track record on the Internet and social networks. Be wary of individuals or funds sourced from offshore. Ask the investor for “references,” meaning contacts at companies where previous investments were made. Don’t just call, but personally visit these contacts.