Posts Tagged ‘Venture Capital’
Impact of Data Science on Venture Capital Investments: Trends and Opportunities
The intersection of data science and venture capital is a nexus of innovation and smart financing. As the capabilities of data analytics burgeon, savvy investors leverage these tools to spot the next frontiers of growth and make more informed decisions. The intersection is birthing a new era where qualitative instincts meet quantitative rigour, promising a…
Read MoreSMSF Investments in Startups and Venture Capital
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…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read More7 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…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read More5 Venture Capital Tips for Hardware Startups: It’s More Than Just the Product
Hardware startups, like every startup, need capital to get off the ground. But when it comes to getting started, it’s hard to point to a standard operating manual, because the world of hardware startups is so new—startups have been able to approach this space only recently due to low-cost components and digital fabrication. For years,…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read More10 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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