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How does the structure of the VC industry impact investment strategy?
As Nic and I try to demystify the venture capital industry, we decided it was important to help entrepreneurs understand the pressures on the VCs to whom they are pitching.
- Posted 14 years ago
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50 questions: How does the structure of the VC industry impact investment strategy?
Many entrepreneurs don't take the time to understand or analyse the external pressures facing a venture capital investor. As part of our 50 questions series, Nic Brisbourne explains how the process of raising capital for a fund...
- Posted 14 years ago
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50 questions: What’s the difference between angels, VCs and strategic investors
The world of capital raising is full of jargon. Like most jargon, terms can be useful shortcuts or a complex barrier to understanding. Today we going to talk about the difference between angels, venture capital funds and strategic...
- Posted 14 years ago
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50 questions: What does an LP look for in a venture capital fund manager?
Few entrepreneurs take the time to realise that VCs are often under the same pressure as startups: they have to find capital, satisfy their investors and keep up with a changing market.
- Posted 14 years ago
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When talking to an investor, who are you trying to convince?
You’re putting together a document to raise investment. You want to ensure you have every nuance of your business covered so that the investor can see how brilliant your plan is. You expect to have an hour...
- Posted 14 years ago
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50 questions: What’s the difference between Seed, Series A and Series B
Not all investors are the same. A seed investor is looking for something very different from a Series B investor. Get the wrong investor for your stage of development, and it can kill your business stone dead.
- Posted 14 years ago
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The 50 questions homepage
Together with Nic Brisbourne of The Equity Kicker / DFJ Esprit, I am writing a series of 50 questions you should ask when raising venture capital. We expect the series to run for a year, after which...
- Posted 14 years ago