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seed capital from angel investors
Seed Capital From Angel Investors: Lewis Hower, Executive Director, University Impact Fund (Part 9)
By guest authors Irina Patterson and Candice Arnold Lewis: We are co-investing alongside the existing funds that have been successful in doing this in this space, and we really do rely on them to be the drivers of agreeable terms and knowing what is best for the investment, which ultimately is best for our prospective
Seed Capital From Angel Investors: Dave Whorton, Founder, Tugboat Ventures (Part 1)
By guest authors Irina Patterson and Candice Arnold This is the thirty-second interview in our series on financing for entrepreneurs. I am talking to Dave Whorton, the founder of Tugboat Ventures, an organization of investors who see themselves as not “venture capitalists” but rather as “mentor capitalists,” closer in spirit to the approach pioneered by
Seed Capital From Angel Investors: Lewis Hower, Executive Director, University Impact Fund (Part 8)
By guest authors Irina Patterson and Candice Arnold Irina: What other character traits are you looking for in an entrepreneur? Lewis: I certainly look for somebody who possesses the fundamental, rudimentary business skills and also has the undeniable passion and commitment to the cause that they are trying to be a player in or whatever
Seed Capital From Angel Investors: Dave McClure, Founder, 500 Startups (Part 9)
By guest authors Irina Patterson and Candice Arnold Irina: What do you think angels could do to improve the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem? Dave: It seems the most important thing is providing small amounts of capital early on when companies are getting started and providing advice and support, either in business or product development or marketing.
Seed Capital From Angel Investors: Lewis Hower, Executive Director, University Impact Fund (Part 7)
By guest authors Irina Patterson and Candice Arnold Irina: Any more thoughts on funding at different stages of business’ development? Lewis: If we are looking at something that’s a little more established, such as something related to microfinance or SME funding, we will look to fund at the later stage when there is more volume
Seed Capital From Angel Investors: Lewis Hower, Executive Director, University Impact Fund (Part 6)
By guest authors Irina Patterson and Candice Arnold Irina: But you will clearly be looking for some returns, right? Lewis: Absolutely, yes. We view this space from [the point of] recognizing that there are strong business models and strong opportunities that if and when applied to the right sector and segment, there is the ability
Seed Capital From Angel Investors: Dave McClure, Founder, 500 Startups (Part 8)
By guest authors Irina Patterson and Candice Arnold Dave: When I receive a referral from someone, I always ask, “Are you investing?” If he’s not investing, I really want to understand why. Why does he think if he’s not going to invest that it’s a good opportunity for us to invest? I sort of hold
Seed Capital From Angel Investors: Dave McClure, Founder, 500 Startups (Part 7)
By guest authors Irina Patterson and Candice Arnold Irina: When you’re deciding whether to invest in a company, to what factors do you give the most weight? Dave: Usually, product is the most important to me. But I think a lot of people say team is most important. I do agree with that, but it’s
