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The document provides 12 tips for entrepreneurs seeking venture capital (VC) funding. The tips are: 1) Keep presentations concise with clear main points. 2) Get introductions through trusted references. 3) Build a strong team with complementary skills. 4) Provide realistic financial projections and scalable business models. 5) Develop prototypes to demonstrate concepts. 6) Outline potential exit strategies for VCs. 7) Research which VCs match your business area. 8) Address legal terms carefully. 9) Maintain business performance during fundraising. 10) Balance optimism and realism in projections. 11) Consider market dynamics and competitors as well as technology. 12) Persist passionately while preparing for rejections. Following these tips could help
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12 mistakesnottomakewhenapprochinhvc
- 1. Avoid these and your venture is sure to receive that investment it so desperately needs . This is a Copyright Of HUM
- 6. Niren Shah , Managing Director . Norwest Venture Partners says This is a Copyright Of HUM
- 8. “ I would like to see the team structure and who’s on it right there on the second slide following the business idea one the first one .It is a crucial factor. ” “ Do you have the necessary skill sets to complement each other ? That is more important Question .” says Mirchandani Explains Shah This is a Copyright Of HUM
- 12. “ The days of man with plan (on paper) are largely over . If you are an internet company , you better have a functional website with some customers already on it . Following the recession of the past two years .VCs are not encouraging fresher's without any domain experience or expertise” Says shah This is a Copyright Of HUM
- 15. “ Don’t be lazy about the background check’ calibrate the fund. It will make your task that much easier,” Sasha Mirchandani, Managing Director , Blue run ventures and co-founder of , Mumbai Angels says- Niren Shah , Managing Director . Norwest Venture Partners says It is important to understand what the VC partner is looking for and how they work. Decipher the chemistry as the deal is not a one-way street; it often works like a marriage.” This is a Copyright Of HUM
- 19. “ The VC is just assuming that you are performing as you have claimed-don’t tell me later that ‘I was off the ball due to fundraising; no V C is going to buy that kind of excuse,” asserts Mirchandani This is a Copyright Of HUM
- 21. “ I see too many entrepreneurs thinking too small. You must explore the possibilities of growth fully,” Keep the projections realistic though,” cautions Shah. Aggressive business owners who think they can achieve the impossible, don’t end up always as favorites. “If no one else is doing what you are out to do, there may be a reason for it,” says Mirchandani Explains Shah This is a Copyright Of HUM
- 23. “ Your technology may be the best in the world but the business cannot operate in isolation. There are many dynamics affecting the business on a day-to-day level, talk about those too. Throw light on both the customers and competitor,” says Mirchandani. This is a Copyright Of HUM
- 25. . The passion to realize the dream should never die. A VC is just a financer in the process , weather they say yes or no , you would any ways go a head and implement your plan,” Concludes Shah This is a Copyright Of HUM
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