When it comes to financing startups and emerging companies, many people mistakenly equate angel investing with venture capital financing. While both are popular means of funding new businesses and provide much needed capital for companies that are strapped for cash,...
Venture capital is a term that’s frequently thrown around when the discussion turns to getting startups off the ground. While most know that it’s a source of funding, fewer people are familiar with exactly how venture capital financing works. Venture capital is a form...
First, let’s clear up the differences between angels and venture capitalists (VCs). The two main distinctions are: Angels invest their own money; VCs invest other people’s money. Angel investment is more likely to be in the hundreds of thousands, while VC investments...
According to Forbes, 8 out of every 10 businesses fail within the first 18 months. The main reasons start-ups don’t succeed are: 1) Simply not having enough cash, and 2) Not having a profitable business model with proven revenue streams Whether you’re a first...
