When pitching your business to venture investors, sharing a well designed financial model is very important! Why? Because how a financial model is designed helps investors learn critical things about you and your business: it provides insights into how you think about your business, and also implicitly sends messages about Read more…
“I want to invest in your company.” These are words that almost any start-up owner would love to hear. However, asking someone to hand over their hard-earned cash to you and your company is like asking them to take a major leap of faith. If you’re good enough (and lucky Read more…
When looking for funding for your company, you first must determine what stage your company is in and then decide how much funding you need. There are many different options for raising funds for your business that can seem overwhelming but are actually much easier than they appear with a Read more…
The challenge Viva Wind is startup wind operator. They create value by putting turbines on small parcels of land—smaller than most operators can profitably operate. Due to air flow considerations, companies need large plots of land (50 acres per turbine!) to operate efficiently. Further, high transaction costs compel most operators Read more…
Getting your company noticed and considered for funding is a daunting task. Venture firms and angel investors receive hundreds of submissions and standing out among the crowd isn’t easy. However, by presenting great pitch materials that are organized, well thought out and customized for your company, your chances of succeeding Read more…
The Most Important Decision in Raising Capital In the highly competitive environment of fundraising, it is important to have the most qualified experts on your team. Along with working with a lawyer and an accountant, you may want to consider hiring an investment banker as well. So what is an Read more…
FORGET THE BUSINESS PLAN. Your PowerPoint & Financial Model can close the deal for you. The role of the business plan in raising money is overrated. In fact, a 2007 survey conducted by Babson College of 116 businesses launched by its alumni between 1985 and 2003 found no statistical difference Read more…
