Finding Investors | Page 2

Start early and screen carefully to find the right investors.

Wealthy families have money to invest. Here's how to find it.

Philanthropists are emerging as a new resource for high-risk tech startups that are tackling hard issues, like climate change.

Its home automation spinoff, Wink, may also see additional investment in a separate round, CEO Ben Kaufman says.

The entertainer made an unusual appearance in front of venture capitalists Wednesday to talk about taking risks, thinking big, and investing in Jennifer Lopez, the brand.

If you're a woman who wants to start a business, don't let these obstacles stand between you and major sources of funding.

Investor Robert Herjavec said, 'You are probably one of the, if not the best entrepreneur we've had here.'

What day of the week will you be most likely to land a meeting with a VC? When should you hit 'send' on that email you have been obsessing over? Where might you have the best change to strategically happen to accidentally 'bump' into an investor?

The professional social network has become a tool for identifying and pitching investors.

The company says it will use the cash to grow into new markets and create new partnerships.

Keep this in mind the next time you pitch an investor.

Female entrepreneurs, take note.

ClassPass co-founder Payal Kadakia isn't peddling out some new workout method. Instead, her company makes money by riding fitness trend waves.

Crowdfunding is the sweat equity of financing. Every company, no matter how small, can succeed but it requires a lot of work.

You need to show why an investor should back you, and there are a number of traits that successful investees should show during the course of their pitch.

Ask that essential question: Would you put money into your business concept? Make sure your pitch explains why.

Tip: Don't explain your startup like it's your PhD dissertation.

Traditionally a field dominated by technology and biotechnology, venture investors have developed an appetite for food.

Tech startups have a hypnotic hold on investors, except for those who pay attention to the numbers.

Your absolute faith in your idea is not shared by investors but, if you see things as they do, you can persuade them.

Athletes today are famously well paid and far more business savvy than in years past.