SMSF Investments in Startups and Venture Capital

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The Allure and Risks of SMSF Investments in Emerging Ventures The landscape of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) is rapidly evolving, with an increasing focus on diversifying portfolios through investments in startups and venture capital. This area, teeming with innovation and potential high rewards, presents unique challenges and risks. In this article, we explore how SMSFs…

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What Happens When Selling Your Company for Less Than Expected

Sometimes the end game or sale of the company is not a happy event.  Especially when outside investors, venture capitalists, or angels have put in substantial money and the sales price is less than the value of their investment.  Most experienced VC and angel investors have found themselves in such a situation, since it is…

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7 Ways Your Small Business Can Thrive Without Venture Capital

As you read about one startup after another scoring a round of funding, you may have pondered what it means for you to say “enough with the bootstrapping.” The world may call it a bold dream. But in reality, is it achievable? Citing data from Small Business Administration in 2013, Forbes reported that there are…

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How to Match Your Startup Stage to Investor Interest

Time is too precious to waste trying to close a deal with the wrong investors at the wrong time. Luckily, not all investors are looking for the same thing, so it pays to know what type of investors are most interested in what your startup brings to the table. The key is understanding how potential…

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What Matters Most to Venture Capitalists

Make no mistake—pitching your startup to investors is tough. You may think your company is the next big thing, but so do a lot of other founders. And just like you, they’re keen to get their hands on venture capital. How do you stand out? Having a unique product is a no-brainer, but a successful…

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10 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Should Avoid with Venture Capitalists

Entrepreneurs often know more about running their business than they do about raising funding from venture capitalists. As a result, their attempts to get VC funding fall short. There are a number of typical pitfalls that an entrepreneur or startup should try to avoid when working with venture capitalists or soliciting funding. Rob Jevon is…

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