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Survey: 1 in 2 Angel Investors Regrets an Investment Made This Year
Entrepreneurs tend to over-promise when pitching their startup at the earliest stages, investors say.
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AngelList CEO Says Being Accredited Is Not Enough
With the recent lift on the ban of general solicitation, the SEC also ruled that a third party has to verify that an investor is accredited. AngelList CEO Naval Ravikant says there are other critical components to be sure an investor is ready to play ball.
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‘Shark Tank’ Investors to Gather in D.C. for 50th Anniversary of MLK March
Daymond John, Mark Cuban and others will celebrate entrepreneurship and access to startup capital for racial and ethnic minorities.
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Meeting With Investors
Lightbank VC investor Paul Lee gives us the skinny on what young entrepreneurs should and shouldn't do when meeting investors.
By Paul Lee
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Angel Investors’ New Mantra: ‘Go (South) West, Young Man’ (Infographic)
Silicon Valley may still be the king of the U.S.'s startup ecosystem but angel investors are increasingly spreading their wings.
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Learn Before You Earn: How to Figure a Startup’s Pre-Money Valuation
Co-founder of SkyMall Inc. and Worthworm Alan Lobock gives us the skinny on determining pre-money valuation and the major role it plays when raising funds.
By Alan Lobock
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Where to Look for Investors to Fund Your Startup
Co-founder of SkyMall Inc. and Worthworm Alan Lobock provides young entrepreneurs tips on approaching investors.
By Alan Lobock
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The Art and Science of Company Valuations (Infographic)
See a visual explanation of how young companies are valued, in some cases before they're even making money.
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Kickstarter’s Rising Competition: Crowdfunding Alternatives to Donation-Based Sites
The JOBS Act may soon go into effect, but young entrepreneurs don't need to wait to look for investors in the crowd.
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Angel Investors Form Group to Fund Bitcoin Startups
After a tumultuous couple of months, the digital currency is turning investors' heads.
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5 Reasons a Young Entrepreneur Should Raise Outside Funding
Investor Peter S. Cohan gives us the lowdown about scenarios when a young entrepreneur should turn to investors for funds.
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Behind the Scenes: What It’s Really Like to Pitch for a Spot on ‘Shark Tank’
Meet the entrepreneurs who lined up to pitch to casting directors of the ABC reality TV show.
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NY Angels’ Brian Cohen on How to Get ‘Smart’ Funding for Your Billion Dollar Idea
In his new book, angel investor Brian Cohen talks about the importance of getting smart money for your startup.
By Brian Cohen
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Ken and Ben Lerer Share Their Top 5 Secrets to Success for Young Entrepreneurs
Big players in New York City's startup ecosystem, the investors behind Lerer Ventures provide insight into what they believe helps entrepreneurs reach their goals.
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Pitch Perfect: How to Prepare to Speak in Front of Investors
Here's a guide for how to prepare your pitch for angel investors and venture capitalists the likes of Chris Dixon.
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What Angel Investors Want Now
The second annual Halo Report released today shows where angels are excited to invest, both by sector and geographically, and how much they are commonly investing.
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JOBS Act Expected to Increase Diversity in Funding
Industry experts anticipate more women and minorities will become startup funders when non-professional investors are allowed to participate in crowdfunding.
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Angel Investment Clubs Offer a Ray of Hope — and Capital
From Silicon Valley to the Gulf Coast, angel investment clubs are looking to fund local startups that solve problems across a variety of industries.
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Angels in America: A Look at Angel Investment Growth Across the U.S. (Infographic)
When it comes to raising financing, angel investors are increasingly spending with startups. Here's a snapshot of the angel-investor landscape.
By Diana Ransom
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5 Tips for Customizing Your Pitch for Every Investor
Like entrepreneurs, investors also tend to specialize in certain industries. Here's how to cater to all of them.
By Adam Lieb
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Barbara Corcoran’s 6 Pearls of Wisdom for Young Treps
Ahead of her keynote address at Entrepreneur's annual Growth Conference, here are some of her choicest gems of advice for young entrepreneurs.
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How to Speak the Language of Venture Capital
If you're new to the world of raising money, it helps to know the lingo. Here's a guide to the foreign language investors speak.
By Jeff R. Lamb
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5 Funding Sources to Grow Your Business (Infographic)
A look at the pros and cons of securing capital from crowdfunding, angel investors, venture capitalists, the SBA and community banks.
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Can Your Startup Snare the Likes of Billionaire Investor Richard Branson?
After landing a top-dollar investment from the famed entrepreneur, the young founders of MySocialCloud.com have found continued success. But could their strategy work for you?
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3 Critical Elements of an Investor Pitch
You only have a few minutes to convince an investor to fund your startup. Improve your pitch with these essentials.
By Julie Cohn
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Insider’s Guide to How to Fund Your Startup
How you fund your startup will play a deciding role in the company you build.
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How Shark Tank Is Changing Angel Investing
Competition based reality show-style pitch events are popping up around the country.
By Carol Tice