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Complete Venture Capital Contact Directory: Explore a thorough database containing 1,580+ VC firms 8,800+ VC professionals (including Partners and Principals) and 7,600 email addresses. https://payhip.com/b/72yFz #funding #privateequity #digitaltransformation #startupopportunities #investornetwork

#Seed VC Networking Resource: Gain access to a database featuring 1,250+ VC firms over 7,400 VC professionals (such as partners and principals) and 6,400 email addresses. https://payhip.com/b/cs7UQ #privateequity #investmentopportunities #aistartups #managementconsulting #scalingstartups

Search, sort, and filter our comprehensive database of 8000+ #VC professionals. #VCFirm Name Website Offices Stages Portfolio Link Markets Firm LinkedIn Twitter VC Name Title LinkedIn Twitter Access Airtable https://lnkd.in/gyxeJQEm #angelinvestors #funding #techstartups

Venture Capital Contact Compilation: Explore a robust list of 1,250+ VC firms 7,400+ professionals in the VC space (including partners and principals) and 6,400 email contacts. https://payhip.com/b/cs7UQ #privateequity #investmentopportunities #aistartups #managementconsulting #scalingstartups

How Does Dilution Preference Impact Startup Valuation? 1️⃣ Downside Protection: Dilution preference safeguards investor interests in case of Dilution, impacting valuation. 2️⃣ Valuation Metrics: It can lower post-money valuation and dilute common shareholders' ownership stakes. 3️⃣ Negotiating Power: Dilution preference affects terms negotiation between investors and founders. 4️⃣ Long-Term Growth: Balancing Dilution preference is crucial for attracting future investors and talent. 5️⃣ Funding Dynamics: Dilution preference can impact access to follow-on funding rounds and investor interest in future financing. Understanding its impact is vital for navigating fundraising and preserving equity value. Let's discuss! . . . #Liquidation #FundRaising #LegalAdvice #Dilution

Here are 7️⃣ key considerations when raising #startupfunding for your #saasstartup : ⏰ Timing: Choose the right stage for your business. Seed funding for early-stage ideas, Series A for initial growth, and later rounds for scaling and expansion. 💵 Amount: Determine how much you need based on your specific goals and planned use of funds. Don't overshoot or undershoot. 🏛 Type of investor: Consider angel investors, venture capitalists, private equity firms, or debt financing. Each has different investment criteria and expectations. 📈 Valuation: Understand your company's valuation and be prepared to negotiate. Consider factors like market size, growth potential, and team expertise. 📋 Pitch deck: Craft a compelling pitch deck that showcases your business, product, team, market opportunity, and financial projections. 🛠 Due diligence: Be prepared for investors to scrutinize your business thoroughly. Have your financials, legal documents, and intellectual property in order. 🗂 Terms and conditions: Understand the terms of the investment, including equity dilution, governance rights, and potential exit strategies. Negotiate carefully. #cfoservices #fpanda #virtualcfo #saas

Question for investors/VCs! As a creative agency(ish), we of course work with a lot of funded companies! In looking to grow this business, I am curious if investors make recommendations to their portfolio companies to bring on new creative/marketing partners? Assuming the answer may be yes in some cases, how do we best build relationships with funders so that they recommend our agency(ish)? If speaking of a VC firm vs. an individual investor, who in the firm would be the right person to go to, etc.? I'd love to know your thoughts! #venturecapital #investors #funding

Bridging the knowledge gap between VCs and founders. As VC as an asset class depends on investments in outlier companies and teams, it's crucial that selection is based on the right criteria. VC lingo savviness should not be one. However, the knowledge gap between VCs (having done hundreds of deals) and founders on fundraising terms is often immense, creating inefficiencies and frustration. And founders need to own the fundraising process, not defer to their lawyers or other advisors. Rather, all founders contemplating seeking VC financing (not everyone should) need to be able to understand: ✅ What do the important financing terms proposed mean for the founders and the company? ✅ Why does the investor want a certain clause? ✅ Are the proposed terms market standard or not? ✅ Which clauses are needs and which clauses are wants (the latter you can often negotiate) That's why of all the projects I've been involved in over the last few years, the public Pale blue dot term sheet guide (link in comments) is an absolute favorite. Because for VCs, a level playing field -> diverse and large selection pool -> better selection -> increased efficiency. And founders can come to a meeting well prepared and aware of what the VC's expectations are (or even decide to skip the VC route)

Convertible notes are a good way to raise capital, but you should consider whether they’re right for your business first. Understanding how they work for investors and founders is the first step. https://zurl.co/zElc #doidacrowlegal #startupbusiness #capital

Convertible notes are a good way to raise capital, but you should consider whether they’re right for your business first. Understanding how they work for investors and founders is the first step. https://zurl.co/zElc #doidacrowlegal #startupbusiness #capital