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Venture and Angel Investors

The Investor as Visual Learner

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For maximum impact and interest, give potential investors something to play with.
February 16, 2010 in Venture Capital

Gaming the System

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Success in game development and knowing when to quit landed PopCap $22.5 million.
January 18, 2010 in Financing

Are Venture Capitalists Becoming More Adventurous?

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VC funding seemingly stabilizes for most of the tech sector.
December 11, 2009 in Financing

If At First You Do Succeed

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Solvate's founder closed its Series A round with a VC firm that had passed on his previous venture--and regretted it.
December 11, 2009 in Financing

Get Your Answers Straight

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When feedback from different investors is cloudy, go to each of them individually to gain clarity.
December 11, 2009 in Venture Capital

Break Down the VC Barrier

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Landing investors takes a lot of persistence and a little luck. Here's how these entrepreneurs did it.
December 3, 2009 in Venture and Angel Investors

From T-Shirt Salesman to TV Icon

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As he prepares to put small business in the spotlight, reality TV titan Mark Burnett reflects on his own entrepreneurial journey.
August 6, 2009 in Venture and Angel Investors

Google Could Be Your VC

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Up-and-coming companies can now do a Google search for startup money.
July 20, 2009 in Venture and Angel Investors

Pitch Parties That Wow Investors

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If you want real results, ditch the slideshow.
June 5, 2009 in Starting a Business

10 Lies VCs Know You're Telling

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In the quest for capital, many entrepreneurs stretch the truth. One venture capitalist calls them out.
March 1, 2007 in Venture Capital

Can Women Raise Angel Funding?

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Despite Impressive numbers from women entrepreneurs, many still struggle to attract equity capital for nontech ventures.
December 27, 2006 in Venture and Angel Investors

Financing Your Radical Concept

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Is your company's concept so cutting edge that investors won't touch it? Here's how to get their attention--and their money.
April 1, 2006 in Other Sources

Institutional Venture Capital

VC funding isn't always easy to obtain and and you'll have to give up equity, but when you're a high-growth company with high-financing needs, it can be your best bet.
December 1, 2005 in How-To Guides

Federal Government Venture Capital

SBA-licensed one-stop funding shops SBICs and SSBICs are looking for businesses to fund. Could your business be next?
December 1, 2005 in How-To Guides

How to Attract VC Investors

Take a sneak peek into the minds of some top VC investors to find out what they really look for in a "fundable" business.
October 17, 2005 in Getting Financing

The Fine Art of Meeting With an Angel Investor

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Practical advice on when and how to pitch private investors for your business
June 6, 2005 in Angel Investors

Keys to Getting Your Company Funded

Keep these questions and tips in mind when raising money for your business.
March 21, 2005 in Venture and Angel Investors

Why Is Debt a Bad Thing?

Learn the reasons why investors could hold some debt against you and what you can do to keep monies owed from hurting your business.
March 17, 2005 in Venture and Angel Investors

When Not to Take the Money

There are times where accepting funding just isn't the right move to make. Learn how to recognize and avoid this situation to save your business from making a big mistake.
March 17, 2005 in Venture and Angel Investors

The Big Guns

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Getting corporate investors on your side can certainly boost your business. Learn how corporate VCs think-and how to set your sights on landing one.
November 1, 2003 in Venture Capital

Institutional Venture Capital

If your company has potential for rapid growth, institutional venture capital could be for you.
October 6, 2003 in Venture Capital

Bonus Round

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Taking on some venture debt after a round of VC can give you more bang for your buck.
July 1, 2003 in Venture Capital

Do You Believe in Angels?

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Angel investors--and their money--are out there. Learn to catch one.
February 5, 2003 in Angel Investors

Solid Backing

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Even SBICs feel this economy, but they may have the resources to make your deal work.
February 1, 2003 in SBA and Government Funding

Our Little Angels

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Angel investors haven't left us; they're just scaling back their operations.
January 1, 2003 in Angel Investors

Show 'Em the Money

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Lending a hand to minorities in the search for VC backup
November 1, 2002 in Venture and Angel Investors
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