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Investors are looking to fund your business or product. It’s
not only about the money. Investors become part of your team.
Funding from “family & friends” usually comes in small amounts. $23,000 the average amount invested.
Pros & Cons: You’re already familiar with your investors. It’s a no nonsense approach of getting your funding.
the pros and cons: “Angles” also act as business coaches by providing mentoring and networking opportunities.
Venture capital firms review and asses promising businesses.
If they like what they see. They will invest.
VCs seek to add value & capital to the companies in which they invest. $2.6 MM, the average amount
invested.
thanks to the rise in social media, “crowd funding” campaigns have become a
powerful tool in raising funds.
In return, participants receive rewards for their contribution. !Pebble: E-watch 68,929 backers $10,266,845 raised !Example rewards: Pledge $1, get: Pebble exclusive updates !Pledge $1,250, get: Custom watch face + 5 pebble watches.
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Kickstarter success example: “Elevation Deck”
Through ‘Kickstarter’ raised: $1.4 million dollars.
Crowd Funding success example: !
Form1+ Over 200,000 backers
$3 million investment dollars
pros & cons: “crowdfunding” not only provides money, it also contributes to word-of-mouth advertising. For “crowdfunding” social media is a must!
Pros & Cons: Not ideal if you need millions of dollars in funding.
!$10,000 the average amount raised.
Pros & Cons: When raising funds, owners reveal their IDEAS
and run the risk of someone copying their project. !
Especially if their competitor has better financing.
Be careful! Don’t jump into an investment relationship blindly!
Know what kind of relationship you want with your investor.
What are your expectations?
There’s more than just money that goes into an investment relationship. Consider all the
aspects your investor brings! Then together, watch your business grow!
venture accelerators
like “blue startups”
provide fantastic resources
for new startups.
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