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- 1. Funding Your Venture Frank Moyes Leeds School of Business University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado Frank Moyes
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- Angels Sophisticated investor who invests in early stage companies 250,000 + angels in US Invest $5 bill - $10 Bil, 20K – 30K companies annually Typical investment = $25K - $250K High net worth individuals Usually wants to invest in industry where has experience Personal characteristics You are likeable Integrity Accessing Angels Not in the Yellow Pages Networking ACE-net.org 02/22/11
- The Venture Capital Industry–An Overview Venture capital is money provided by professionals who invest alongside management in young, rapidly growing companies that have the potential to develop into significant economic contributors. Venture capital is an important source of equity for start-up companies. Professionally managed venture capital firms generally are private partnerships or closely-held corporations funded by private and public pension funds, endowment funds, foundations, corporations, wealthy individuals, foreign investors, and the venture capitalists themselves. 02/22/11
- People who love you Sources Savings Mortgage on house Credit cards Staying power Your personal resources Borrowing capacity Spouse who works Advantages Time to prove the concept Establishes value before go to outside investors Skin in the game – best indicator of commitment Disadvantages - pressures on family 02/22/11