I often have conversations about financing with passionate entrepreneurs. The advice I give is that before approaching financing sources, it’s critically important to make sure that the company’s “foundational puzzle pieces” are in place in order to increase the probability of fundraising success. Unless each of the four is in place, you’re likely to create a negative first impression.
Equity financing is a pivotal stage for startups seeking to scale operations and gain market traction. Understanding the terms that venture capital investor will request in connection with an equity investment, typically first encountered within a term sheet, is crucial for entrepreneurs to make informed decisions and protect their interests. The National Venture Capital Association […]
Tell Us About Your Journey My journey actually starts growing up in an immigrant family. Both my parents moved to the US from Germany to a country where they didn’t know anybody. They didn’t speak the language, and they had enough money for a plane ticket back if things didn’t work out. Fortunately, through a […]
For founders embarking on their new journey, navigating the legal landscape can be a daunting task. Having the right legal counsel can make a significant difference in the success and sustainability of the venture. Here are some key considerations that startups should keep in mind when hiring an attorney. Key Considerations When Hiring An Attorney […]
We are living through another technological revolution with generative artificial intelligence (GAI) programs like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Bard, and Microsoft’s Bing Chat (powered by GPT-4) at the center. In moments like these, early-stage entrepreneurs should be extremely cognizant of the value and pitfalls of these kinds of technologies. While there are GAI related products and […]
Key Takeaways What is a Trademark? Unlike patents or copyrights, trademarks do not have fixed expiration dates. Instead, trademarks could last indefinitely as long as they continue to be used in commerce. If the mark is also registered with a government agency, it can be renewed again and again if certain maintenance documents and fees […]
Hi, my name is Alden Zecha, I’m a Managing Director with SideCar Angels, a local angel investment group. Tell Us About Your Journey My journey has been pretty diverse, it’s very non-traditional. I came out of University/College with my education and started working in a corporate American R&D lab, actually at a work bench mixing […]
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In an ideal world, a startup (or, for that matter, any company, public or private) that needs to raise multiple rounds of capital as it matures and scales does so with increasingly higher valuations for each respective financing round. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. As we enter 2023, there are several forces chilling […]
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Now you just need to negotiate, structure and close on the sale of your business. Below are some tips to help you to minimize the risks and maximize the rewards of your M&A transaction:
Congratulations! You turned what once were only dreams into a thriving business venture. It took more effort than you ever imagined, yet you have created a valuable company that others are willing to pay a premium to acquire. Now you just need to negotiate, structure and close on the sale of your business. Below are some tips to help you to minimize the risks and maximize the rewards of your M&A transaction:
Interview with Tom Lazay, Co-Founder and General Partner, Companyon Ventures Hi I’m Tom Lazay Co-Founder and General Partner at Companyon Ventures. We’re a venture capital firm based in Boston, investing in B2B software companies at the post-seed pre-A stage. Tell Us About Your Journey I got into entrepreneurship starting in undergrad with a classmate of […]
In our article on SAFEs vs Convertible Notes, we referenced the “friends and family” rounds as the most common way founders first raise money. At this stage, individuals are primarily writing checks because they love and trust you, and little to do with your business idea or any expectation of actually making money. Every penny from this precious purse must be spent wisely to build the business.
Interview with Tom Meyer, Managing Partner of Alumni Ventures Group Hi, I’m Tom Meyer, Managing Partner of Alumni Ventures Group, Nassau Street Ventures. We invest in all types of companies, all stages, sectors and geographies. Tell Us About Your Journey I’m lucky. I had a lot of opportunities growing up. Before I got here, I […]