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The document summarizes the key questions ("W's") to consider when seeking funding: Who provides funding and why? Different types of funders like grants, loans, angels, and VCs provide capital for various motivations like societal benefit, expected returns, and business models. What funding is available? Options include tax credits, grants, public/private loans, angels, and venture capital, each with different return expectations and minimum investment levels. When are you fundable? Traditional steps are to first seek government funding if eligible, then bank loans if cashflow and assets allow, followed by angel or VC investors once the core team and product are proven. The conclusion advises always moving from
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Prepare Your Startup For Funding: Equity and Cap Tables
Your cap table tells the story of the ownership of your company. Make sure you have a clean story to tell to future investors. Manage your equity like a pro.
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- 1. The “W’s” of Funding Lana Tayara, M.Eng. ltayara@fundica.com
- 2. When Are You Fundable?
- 3. Traditional Funders Entrepreneurs Internet Bots Dedicated Researchers Advisors Where To Find Funding?
- 4. Who provides funding and Why? Financial Motivation Expected Return Expected Revenue Business Model Key Consideration Tax Credits Pre-defined na na na Tax Law Grants Societal na > $0 Reasonable Best In Line Public Loans Societal 5 - 10% > $0 Reasonable All Factors Private Loans ROI 5 - 20% > $30K Security Assets & CF Angel Investors ROI >15% <<$100M Believe it Cash to CF+ Venture Capital ROI >25% > $100M Traction Time to Exit
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