Venture & Angel Investments for Startups - 2021Crowd Product
Sanjay Mehta provides a document listing "20 Things Not To Do" as an entrepreneur. Some key mistakes highlighted include raising too much money early, hiring based on credentials rather than potential, building products without customer validation, and not having a clear path to profitability. The document emphasizes the importance of frugality, focusing on financial health over income, having a unique value proposition to avoid competition, and carefully managing equity allocation. Overall, the document aims to help entrepreneurs avoid common mistakes through sharing lessons learned from others.
This document provides an overview of angel investing and early stage funding in India. Some key points:
- Angel and seed-stage funding in India has grown significantly since 2012, with over 150 deals completed that year. Notable sectors include healthcare and education.
- In recent years, there has been a rise in institutional first checks and new types of angel investors such as entrepreneurs, family business owners, and corporates. Online investing platforms are also on the rise.
- When evaluating startups as an angel investor, important factors include the team, product/market fit, investment thesis, and exit potential. The goal is to identify startups that can scale rapidly to provide returns.
- Valuations
Angel Investing Made Easy, Shanti Mohan, BangaloreSanjay Jha
Angel Investing Made Easy
Workshop for angel investors; quick primer on angel investing, valuations, Term Sheets, SHA, trends, how syndicates and Lead Investor model works.
The workshop is aimed at acquainting HNIs and prospective investors with early stage risk investments in start-ups.
It is structured to impart an understanding on developing and maintaining a deal flow of startups, enabling discussions with practicing angel investors and learning through case studies which reflect the realities of angel investing in India, for HNIs and new angels in India.
Basics on the startup process, raising capital, and thinking about valuation, especially for first-time entrepreneurs. Read my article at VentureBeat for details on this slide deck:
http://venturebeat.com/2016/09/05/startup-fundraising-101-revisited/
Startany.com. Remote Acceleration Program.
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The Founder’s Guide to Early-Stage Valuation
Presented by Stephen R. Poland, co-founder 1x1 Media.
For many early-stage entrepreneurs assigning a valuation to your startup is one of the more intimidating tasks encountered during the fundraising quest. Based on the popular Founders’ Pocket Guide: Startup Valuation, this webinar provides a quick reference to all of the key topics around early-stage startup valuation and provides step-by- step examples for several valuation methods.
This webinar helps startup founders learn:
What a startup valuation is and when you need to start worrying about it.
Key terms and definitions associated with valuation, such as pre-money, post-money, and dilution.
How investors view the valuation task and what their expectations are for early-stage companies.
How the valuation fits with your target raise amount and resulting founder equity ownership.
How to do the simple math for calculating valuation percentages.
How to estimate your company valuation using several accepted methods.
Stephen R. Poland
Stephen R. Poland has worked with hundreds of startups and entrepreneurs, mentoring them on startup mechanics, funding plans, pitch decks, financial models, and due diligence documentation for the angel funding process.
Steve brings more than 20 years' experience in startups and entrepreneurship to his career. Leveraging leadership roles with the Walt Disney Company, MacMillan Publishing, and Bertelsmann, Steve co-founded startups in the digital music and on-demand media manufacturing sectors, as well an early days anti-virus product.
Along with being co-founder of 1x1 Media, Steve works as a venture growth advisor in Western North Carolina.
Understand the VC math and valuation from the investors perspective. What is fair deal and a super deal for the investee and the investor shares Madhukar Sinha, India Quotient
Venture & Angel Investments for Startups - 2021Crowd Product
Sanjay Mehta provides a document listing "20 Things Not To Do" as an entrepreneur. Some key mistakes highlighted include raising too much money early, hiring based on credentials rather than potential, building products without customer validation, and not having a clear path to profitability. The document emphasizes the importance of frugality, focusing on financial health over income, having a unique value proposition to avoid competition, and carefully managing equity allocation. Overall, the document aims to help entrepreneurs avoid common mistakes through sharing lessons learned from others.
This document provides an overview of angel investing and early stage funding in India. Some key points:
- Angel and seed-stage funding in India has grown significantly since 2012, with over 150 deals completed that year. Notable sectors include healthcare and education.
- In recent years, there has been a rise in institutional first checks and new types of angel investors such as entrepreneurs, family business owners, and corporates. Online investing platforms are also on the rise.
- When evaluating startups as an angel investor, important factors include the team, product/market fit, investment thesis, and exit potential. The goal is to identify startups that can scale rapidly to provide returns.
- Valuations
Angel Investing Made Easy, Shanti Mohan, BangaloreSanjay Jha
Angel Investing Made Easy
Workshop for angel investors; quick primer on angel investing, valuations, Term Sheets, SHA, trends, how syndicates and Lead Investor model works.
The workshop is aimed at acquainting HNIs and prospective investors with early stage risk investments in start-ups.
It is structured to impart an understanding on developing and maintaining a deal flow of startups, enabling discussions with practicing angel investors and learning through case studies which reflect the realities of angel investing in India, for HNIs and new angels in India.
Basics on the startup process, raising capital, and thinking about valuation, especially for first-time entrepreneurs. Read my article at VentureBeat for details on this slide deck:
http://venturebeat.com/2016/09/05/startup-fundraising-101-revisited/
Startany.com. Remote Acceleration Program.
---------------------------------------------------------------
The Founder’s Guide to Early-Stage Valuation
Presented by Stephen R. Poland, co-founder 1x1 Media.
For many early-stage entrepreneurs assigning a valuation to your startup is one of the more intimidating tasks encountered during the fundraising quest. Based on the popular Founders’ Pocket Guide: Startup Valuation, this webinar provides a quick reference to all of the key topics around early-stage startup valuation and provides step-by- step examples for several valuation methods.
This webinar helps startup founders learn:
What a startup valuation is and when you need to start worrying about it.
Key terms and definitions associated with valuation, such as pre-money, post-money, and dilution.
How investors view the valuation task and what their expectations are for early-stage companies.
How the valuation fits with your target raise amount and resulting founder equity ownership.
How to do the simple math for calculating valuation percentages.
How to estimate your company valuation using several accepted methods.
Stephen R. Poland
Stephen R. Poland has worked with hundreds of startups and entrepreneurs, mentoring them on startup mechanics, funding plans, pitch decks, financial models, and due diligence documentation for the angel funding process.
Steve brings more than 20 years' experience in startups and entrepreneurship to his career. Leveraging leadership roles with the Walt Disney Company, MacMillan Publishing, and Bertelsmann, Steve co-founded startups in the digital music and on-demand media manufacturing sectors, as well an early days anti-virus product.
Along with being co-founder of 1x1 Media, Steve works as a venture growth advisor in Western North Carolina.
Understand the VC math and valuation from the investors perspective. What is fair deal and a super deal for the investee and the investor shares Madhukar Sinha, India Quotient
This document provides an overview of venture capital and how founders can understand it and raise funds. It discusses the different sources of startup funding and how venture capital works, with the goal of large returns through a few high-growth companies. Founders need to understand that venture capital firms expect outsized returns requiring rapid scaling and large addressable markets. The document outlines the process of planning, researching firms, structuring the fundraise, pitching to investors, and negotiating deals to raise venture capital successfully.
Learn whats needed to become an Angel Investor in today's world. Start your Start-up journey here!
About Author:
Manish is the co-founder of www.LetsVenture.com
Manish is a passionate mentor & business coach. He works with technology start-ups to help them get established and started-ups in helping them scale. As an angel investor he also invests in innovative start-ups.
Manish serves on the board of companies ranging from technology businesses, consumer businesses, e-commerce to employability like Freshersworld.com, Moontara Technovations etc. He is also an active mentor on the CIIE Mentor Edge Panel (IIM Ahmedabad), Start-up Village (Kochi) and Venture Labs (Standford University).
The document discusses angel investing and provides an overview of the angel investment landscape in India. Some key points:
- Angel investing in India has grown significantly since 2012, with over 120-150 deals that year and growth of incubators and accelerators.
- 2014 saw 31 global funds enter the Indian market and angel platform LetsVenture complete 23 deals in its first year.
- The presentation provides tips for angel investors on evaluating startups, deal terms, valuations, exiting investments, and getting started in angel investing through syndicates.
- Overall the document serves as an introduction to angel investing and provides guidance on the angel investment process in India.
This document discusses the differences between fundraising and bootstrapping for startups. Fundraising involves taking investment from outside parties like venture capitalists in exchange for equity. It allows for faster growth but loses some control. Bootstrapping involves self-funding the startup through revenue and has slower growth but maintains full control. The document provides guidelines for when each approach makes sense, such as raising funds if significant upfront investment is needed or the market is large enough for rapid disruption. Overall, neither is inherently better but entrepreneurs should focus on their goals and customers over fundraising.
This document discusses various methods of valuing startups for investment purposes. It outlines the typical valuation ranges and timelines for different sources of investment like angels, venture capital, and private equity. Some common valuation models are also described, such as discounted cash flow analysis and cost to recreate valuation. Examples are provided of how venture funds estimate required returns and determine valuation demands based on projected growth and exit values of the startup.
Angel Funding Made Easy - Shanti Mohan, Founder @LetsVentureSanjay Jha
The document summarizes an agenda for a presentation on angel investing in India. It discusses the state of angel and seed investments in India, including deal volume and valuations. It covers topics like what angel investing is, why investors do it, how to evaluate startups, deal dynamics around valuations, and how to get started in angel investing. Key points include that 200-300 startups receive angel/seed funding annually in India, median pre-money valuations are around 1.5 crore rupees, and returns can range from 3x to 22x but many investments do not provide returns.
This document provides tips for entrepreneurs approaching venture capital (VC) firms for funding. It discusses understanding the VC business model, what makes an attractive investment opportunity, how to match your company's stage and profile to the right investors, pitching effectively, and navigating the matching process. The key points are that VCs seek huge financial returns, only invest in the top 1% of opportunities, look for large total addressable markets, proven teams, and high-growth potential. It emphasizes networking, choosing the right partner over firm, and being prepared to commit fully once funding is secured.
This document outlines the key points to cover in a first pitch to venture capital investors, including an overview of the business, its market opportunity and growth potential, market traction, competition, business model, team, exit strategy, investment required, proposed financing, and an investment summary. The pitch should demonstrate the large market size, how the business solves an important customer problem, competitive advantages, experienced founding team, and path to generating returns for investors.
Thanks to Startup Saturday Kochi for inviting me which gave me opportunity to connect with quite few young entrepreneurs. I tried to explain few on #Bootstrapping based on my experience
This document provides advice and considerations for financial management in startups from Xavier Sansó. It discusses:
- Sansó's background and experience as a project-based CFO for startups.
- Common misconceptions executives have about entrepreneurship and how most never try starting companies.
- Important financial considerations for startups like understanding investor mentality, whether the opportunity is large enough, and if the founding team is aligned.
- Challenges startups face like high failure rates between funding rounds, team discrepancies causing failure, and the importance of fostering change as a CFO.
My presentation from the BVCA (British Venture Capital Association) conference talking about why we have seen the rise of the Micro VC. It's a natural outcome from a changing startup world.
Angel Investor Engagement for Entrepreneurslinkcaribbean
The document provides information on securing angel investor funding, including defining debt versus equity financing, the typical funding cycle process, what angel investors look for in investments, and key considerations for entrepreneurs. It notes that while the initial pitch is important, the process has just begun if funding is secured. Entrepreneurs need to prepare for due diligence and understand that taking on an investor means taking on a partner and sharing some control over the business. Trust between the entrepreneur and investor is emphasized as key to success.
Angel investing is a great way to participate in the growing trend of entrepreneurship. Responsible investing is very important for the health of your portfolio and for your relationships with founders. Don't invest without understanding a few simple things. Equity investments are long term relationships. Investors must do their part to be good investment partners.
The document provides an overview of financing considerations for startups, including:
- How to forecast costs, pricing, and break-even points.
- Managing equity as a startup, including vesting, cliffs, acceleration, and valuation.
- The various stages in a venture's lifecycle and how external funding needs change.
- Common sources of startup funding include friends/family, angel investors, venture capital.
- Valuing startups involves estimating future cash flows and exit values using methods like venture capital valuation.
Startup Investing 101 - Learn how to invest in startups.
As one of the leading online startup investing marketplaces, Onevest's vision is to make investing in privately held companies easy by providing a gold standard in deal flow that matches your specific areas of interest. You tell us what you like, and we deliver just that.
Webinar Agenda
Top four most asked questions by newbie startup investors.
1. How do I compare startups to determine most attractive opportunity?
2. What type of due diligence should I do before making an investment?
3. What happens after I invest in the startup?
4. What type of return on investment can I expect?
The document discusses 12 common reasons why startups fail. It provides details for each reason: 1) Market problems where there is no market for the product. 2) Business model failure where the cost to acquire customers is higher than their lifetime value. 3) Poor management team that lacks strategy and execution. 4) Running out of cash before reaching milestones. 5) Developing a product that does not solve customer problems. 6-12 discuss issues like arrogance, shortsightedness, hubris, egotism, sloppiness, imbalance, and inflexibility.
The document discusses what entrepreneurs need to know when seeking venture capital funding. It states that securing venture capital is difficult, with less than 1% of startups receiving it. Investors want to see strong leadership and a cohesive team that can adapt to change. They also want evidence of significant revenue potential and scalability. Simply having a good idea is not enough - the business must demonstrate traits like addressing a large market, producing high returns, and having product traction to attract venture capital funding.
The document provides advice for how to be an effective angel investor. It recommends focusing on dealflow from other angels and through advisory services. When evaluating startups, it suggests paying close attention to the founding team's skills and experience, as well as evidence that the startup has engaged with customers. It also advises investing carefully, saying no quickly when uninterested, and aiming to add value to founders through meetings rather than spending significant time on unpromising opportunities. The goal is supporting innovation more than financial returns.
The document discusses the potential for a startup studio model in Hong Kong. It outlines some of the challenges startups face in Hong Kong, such as lack of funding and support. It then provides an overview of what startup studios are, how they operate, and their benefits. Some key points are that startup studios build companies in a sustainable, repeatable way and provide resources like funding, teams, and networks. The document argues Hong Kong could support startup studios and lists 9 factors to consider, such as available founders and funding, focus areas, and exit strategies. It envisions studios helping address startup needs in Hong Kong.
This document discusses ways for businesses to be more environmentally friendly. It suggests that businesses use online programs and email to reduce paper usage, and recommends donating, reusing, or recycling old technology rather than throwing it out to reduce electronic waste. The document also presents options for properly disposing of e-waste if it cannot be reused or recycled, and provides additional tips for making offices more eco-friendly such as turning off lights when not in use.
This document provides an overview of venture capital and how founders can understand it and raise funds. It discusses the different sources of startup funding and how venture capital works, with the goal of large returns through a few high-growth companies. Founders need to understand that venture capital firms expect outsized returns requiring rapid scaling and large addressable markets. The document outlines the process of planning, researching firms, structuring the fundraise, pitching to investors, and negotiating deals to raise venture capital successfully.
Learn whats needed to become an Angel Investor in today's world. Start your Start-up journey here!
About Author:
Manish is the co-founder of www.LetsVenture.com
Manish is a passionate mentor & business coach. He works with technology start-ups to help them get established and started-ups in helping them scale. As an angel investor he also invests in innovative start-ups.
Manish serves on the board of companies ranging from technology businesses, consumer businesses, e-commerce to employability like Freshersworld.com, Moontara Technovations etc. He is also an active mentor on the CIIE Mentor Edge Panel (IIM Ahmedabad), Start-up Village (Kochi) and Venture Labs (Standford University).
The document discusses angel investing and provides an overview of the angel investment landscape in India. Some key points:
- Angel investing in India has grown significantly since 2012, with over 120-150 deals that year and growth of incubators and accelerators.
- 2014 saw 31 global funds enter the Indian market and angel platform LetsVenture complete 23 deals in its first year.
- The presentation provides tips for angel investors on evaluating startups, deal terms, valuations, exiting investments, and getting started in angel investing through syndicates.
- Overall the document serves as an introduction to angel investing and provides guidance on the angel investment process in India.
This document discusses the differences between fundraising and bootstrapping for startups. Fundraising involves taking investment from outside parties like venture capitalists in exchange for equity. It allows for faster growth but loses some control. Bootstrapping involves self-funding the startup through revenue and has slower growth but maintains full control. The document provides guidelines for when each approach makes sense, such as raising funds if significant upfront investment is needed or the market is large enough for rapid disruption. Overall, neither is inherently better but entrepreneurs should focus on their goals and customers over fundraising.
This document discusses various methods of valuing startups for investment purposes. It outlines the typical valuation ranges and timelines for different sources of investment like angels, venture capital, and private equity. Some common valuation models are also described, such as discounted cash flow analysis and cost to recreate valuation. Examples are provided of how venture funds estimate required returns and determine valuation demands based on projected growth and exit values of the startup.
Angel Funding Made Easy - Shanti Mohan, Founder @LetsVentureSanjay Jha
The document summarizes an agenda for a presentation on angel investing in India. It discusses the state of angel and seed investments in India, including deal volume and valuations. It covers topics like what angel investing is, why investors do it, how to evaluate startups, deal dynamics around valuations, and how to get started in angel investing. Key points include that 200-300 startups receive angel/seed funding annually in India, median pre-money valuations are around 1.5 crore rupees, and returns can range from 3x to 22x but many investments do not provide returns.
This document provides tips for entrepreneurs approaching venture capital (VC) firms for funding. It discusses understanding the VC business model, what makes an attractive investment opportunity, how to match your company's stage and profile to the right investors, pitching effectively, and navigating the matching process. The key points are that VCs seek huge financial returns, only invest in the top 1% of opportunities, look for large total addressable markets, proven teams, and high-growth potential. It emphasizes networking, choosing the right partner over firm, and being prepared to commit fully once funding is secured.
This document outlines the key points to cover in a first pitch to venture capital investors, including an overview of the business, its market opportunity and growth potential, market traction, competition, business model, team, exit strategy, investment required, proposed financing, and an investment summary. The pitch should demonstrate the large market size, how the business solves an important customer problem, competitive advantages, experienced founding team, and path to generating returns for investors.
Thanks to Startup Saturday Kochi for inviting me which gave me opportunity to connect with quite few young entrepreneurs. I tried to explain few on #Bootstrapping based on my experience
This document provides advice and considerations for financial management in startups from Xavier Sansó. It discusses:
- Sansó's background and experience as a project-based CFO for startups.
- Common misconceptions executives have about entrepreneurship and how most never try starting companies.
- Important financial considerations for startups like understanding investor mentality, whether the opportunity is large enough, and if the founding team is aligned.
- Challenges startups face like high failure rates between funding rounds, team discrepancies causing failure, and the importance of fostering change as a CFO.
My presentation from the BVCA (British Venture Capital Association) conference talking about why we have seen the rise of the Micro VC. It's a natural outcome from a changing startup world.
Angel Investor Engagement for Entrepreneurslinkcaribbean
The document provides information on securing angel investor funding, including defining debt versus equity financing, the typical funding cycle process, what angel investors look for in investments, and key considerations for entrepreneurs. It notes that while the initial pitch is important, the process has just begun if funding is secured. Entrepreneurs need to prepare for due diligence and understand that taking on an investor means taking on a partner and sharing some control over the business. Trust between the entrepreneur and investor is emphasized as key to success.
Angel investing is a great way to participate in the growing trend of entrepreneurship. Responsible investing is very important for the health of your portfolio and for your relationships with founders. Don't invest without understanding a few simple things. Equity investments are long term relationships. Investors must do their part to be good investment partners.
The document provides an overview of financing considerations for startups, including:
- How to forecast costs, pricing, and break-even points.
- Managing equity as a startup, including vesting, cliffs, acceleration, and valuation.
- The various stages in a venture's lifecycle and how external funding needs change.
- Common sources of startup funding include friends/family, angel investors, venture capital.
- Valuing startups involves estimating future cash flows and exit values using methods like venture capital valuation.
Startup Investing 101 - Learn how to invest in startups.
As one of the leading online startup investing marketplaces, Onevest's vision is to make investing in privately held companies easy by providing a gold standard in deal flow that matches your specific areas of interest. You tell us what you like, and we deliver just that.
Webinar Agenda
Top four most asked questions by newbie startup investors.
1. How do I compare startups to determine most attractive opportunity?
2. What type of due diligence should I do before making an investment?
3. What happens after I invest in the startup?
4. What type of return on investment can I expect?
The document discusses 12 common reasons why startups fail. It provides details for each reason: 1) Market problems where there is no market for the product. 2) Business model failure where the cost to acquire customers is higher than their lifetime value. 3) Poor management team that lacks strategy and execution. 4) Running out of cash before reaching milestones. 5) Developing a product that does not solve customer problems. 6-12 discuss issues like arrogance, shortsightedness, hubris, egotism, sloppiness, imbalance, and inflexibility.
The document discusses what entrepreneurs need to know when seeking venture capital funding. It states that securing venture capital is difficult, with less than 1% of startups receiving it. Investors want to see strong leadership and a cohesive team that can adapt to change. They also want evidence of significant revenue potential and scalability. Simply having a good idea is not enough - the business must demonstrate traits like addressing a large market, producing high returns, and having product traction to attract venture capital funding.
The document provides advice for how to be an effective angel investor. It recommends focusing on dealflow from other angels and through advisory services. When evaluating startups, it suggests paying close attention to the founding team's skills and experience, as well as evidence that the startup has engaged with customers. It also advises investing carefully, saying no quickly when uninterested, and aiming to add value to founders through meetings rather than spending significant time on unpromising opportunities. The goal is supporting innovation more than financial returns.
The document discusses the potential for a startup studio model in Hong Kong. It outlines some of the challenges startups face in Hong Kong, such as lack of funding and support. It then provides an overview of what startup studios are, how they operate, and their benefits. Some key points are that startup studios build companies in a sustainable, repeatable way and provide resources like funding, teams, and networks. The document argues Hong Kong could support startup studios and lists 9 factors to consider, such as available founders and funding, focus areas, and exit strategies. It envisions studios helping address startup needs in Hong Kong.
This document discusses ways for businesses to be more environmentally friendly. It suggests that businesses use online programs and email to reduce paper usage, and recommends donating, reusing, or recycling old technology rather than throwing it out to reduce electronic waste. The document also presents options for properly disposing of e-waste if it cannot be reused or recycled, and provides additional tips for making offices more eco-friendly such as turning off lights when not in use.
Este documento describe cómo usar un sensor táctil LEGO Mindstorms NXT para hacer que un robot gire 360 grados y siga instrucciones. Se explica cómo conectar el sensor táctil y otro sensor de movimiento al robot, programarlo para que gire completamente y luego siga las instrucciones dadas.
Este documento presenta la información de contacto y los intereses de Yesid Felizzola Guerrero. Estudia Licenciatura Básica con énfasis en Humanidades, Lengua Castellana e Idiomas. Le gusta enseñar y aprender, y siente una pasión por el baloncesto y los deportes.
This document provides pricing and product information for various cups and trophies. It lists over 100 product references along with their sizes and prices. The prices range from 19 NOK to 235 NOK. Many of the products are marked as discontinued while supplies last. The document also directs readers to pages 199-204 for additional sporting center prices and customization options.
El blog "Ironía de una prefección" trata sobre la vida cotidiana de una mujer en sus 30 años y las situaciones irónicas que enfrenta al tratar de ser perfecta en todos los aspectos de su vida como madre, esposa y profesionista. A pesar de sus esfuerzos, siempre parece haber algo que no sale como lo planea o algún detalle que se le escapa, lo que le recuerda que la perfección absoluta es inalcanzable.
This short document promotes creating presentations using Haiku Deck, a tool for making slideshows. It encourages the reader to get started making their own Haiku Deck presentation and sharing it on SlideShare. In a single sentence, it pitches the idea of using Haiku Deck to easily create and share slideshow presentations online.
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Hawaii, Michigan, New York, Florida, California, Colorado, Texas and Georgia. What are these DMOs doing to maximize the impact of their social media properties? This report covers it.
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Entrepreneurship
– Its not just Business, its personal!
VC not just about returning Capital;
also about impact!
and about Problem Solving!