Tag: startup funding
Does Age Affect the Amount of Money You Raise for Your Startup?
With so many young entrepreneurs bursting into the tech startup scene, it can sometimes seem that age is no longer a factor when gaining investor support for your business. As a young entrepreneur myself, I disagree. Being a young business owner has clear pros and cons. By understanding and being aware of how your age [...]
No Money, Mo Problems: 5 Ways to Stay Positive While Starting Up
You had a light bulb moment. You jotted down the idea. You did some research. You wrote a business plan. You’ve got skill. You’ve got passion. You’ve quit your job! You’re an entrepreneur. All of this sounds great, but so many entrepreneurs are caught off guard when they are not greeted with immediate entry into [...]
Conquering the Road Ahead: 5 Tips to Secure Startup Funding
Whether early-stage, late-stage or development state, financing is the lifeblood of every startup, yet raising capital can often be quite challenging for entrepreneurs. The funding process is a long, windy road and without direction, you could easily lose your way. Here are a few tips I’ve learned from my personal experience on how to best [...]
6 Sources of Startup Funding and Their Pros and Cons
Alternative funding series brought to you by: Verifico – Safely Connect With Loan Professionals that Actually Get You Funded. Attempting to find financing for your startup can be confusing even discouraging, if you don’t have knowledge of your options. There are numerous routes you can take in both the Private Equity and Debt Financing worlds. [...]
Pitching to Investors at Y Combinator Growing Rapidly
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal shows that the Y Combinator has grown tremendously in the 5 years since its launch. Y Combinator is a program for startup companies that provides them with resources, mentorship and connections for a small piece of equity. There are many similar programs that have popped up over [...]
