Investment Questions
Someone wants to invest in my idea. I'm building this project and it's a very good idea. I'm thinking about starting my own company for this project. This person heard about my idea and he is very...
I came here to ask about: How do companies divide their equity shares among the founders and investors? For example, consider two persons are building a company. Person1 came with the idea of an...
Would love to hear some personal experiences on investments that have worked for you and ones that didn't.I am currently experimenting with buying stocks in companies I like and know will be around...
If a startup is based and registered in Europe, would it be possible to get venture capitalists in silicon valley to invest in a series A round?Do larger VC firms often invest in international...
Without having raised a seed round or existing revenue stream, what are the variables that would allow a startup to raise a Series A?We have some decent traction on the free users end (20k users)....
I know that the authorized capital is the value of shares which you are allowed to issue. If my authorized capital is Rs. 1 lakh, I can issue shares of up to Rs. 1 lakh. In my case, I need to go...
Hi all, let me give you a brief run down of my case: a couple of other people and I are thinking about creating a technology startup for a niche marketing product. It would involve an initial ~8...
When trying to raise money, what are the going rates for finders fee? Also, who pays the fee: the investor, the entrepreneur or the company that is getting the investment? Does it change with the...
As a recent entrepreneur, what is the best way to approach investors in order to raise a seed round for my startup? I don't have any contacts that can introduce me to investors they know.
Is it better to raise your entire seed round from one investor or raise in smaller amounts from many investors. Assuming the size of the round is the same ($500K). What are the pros and cons of...
If you raise $1M from angel investors and plan on utilizing the funding over the span of two years, should you place the funds in an interest bearing security (that still provides liquidity)?Or do...
My goal is to build a profitable company that generates revenue for years without selling out to a larger company.Since most investors are looking for an exit in 4-5 years after investment, should...
How many slides should an ideal pitch deck have?What are your thoughts on having some subtle humor to keep the investor's attention span in check?
Once I get angel investors who'd like to invest in my startup: What are things that are required of me to have? Do I need an S-Corp or C-corp, etc? What is the exact process that happens?
What are some types of businesses that are known to generate money which require little to no investment to start?
What do you think is THE top thing you can do to increase your odds the most of getting a seed stage investment from agnels or vcs?
I'm new to all this, but I've begun looking into ways to seek investment for my startup idea. I've got enough experience I believe and skills to see my idea through development but I'm not sure if...
I'm looking for suggestions on some particularly detailed resources explaining corporate structure, workings, etc. Everything there is to know about handling investment and boards. I want very...
I'm in the process of creating an agreement with a business partner. He needs investors. I introduce potential investors to him. If someone I introduce to him invests in one of his projects, he is...
What standard liquidation preference you get these days as part of VC and angel deals? 1X, 1.5X (to cover the interest of the investment) , 3X, 5X... For example, in a investment of 250K thanks...
