Funding Questions

I have two investors that appear interested in my concept. I am going to speak to one tomorrow. I intend to disclose to him that I will also be speaking with another investor very soon. If possible...

Funding Investment Investors Seed Funding

asked Dec 14 '10 at 13:20

John Berryman
388 points

A friend of mine recommended 3 years worth of savings in order to start bootstrapping for my self-funded startup. Does this seem reasonable? I had previously been working towards a goal of 1 year's...

Bootstrapped Funding

asked Dec 15 '10 at 13:50

David In Dakota
153 points

We are seeking to bring in someone at a founder level that is connected in the Silicon valley investment circles. Is there anywhere in particular we could advert to see if anyone fits our group?...

Funding Co-Founder Venture Capital Investors

asked Nov 24 '10 at 12:11

Xs Direct
275 points

I am brand new to the startup stage and am trying to obtain money to get my startup off the ground. I have heard about angel investors but I have no idea how to get in contact with them (especially...

Funding Venture Angel Investors

asked Nov 28 '10 at 04:11

Chromedude
202 points

Is it better to hit up your friends and family before the Holiday gift giving season or afterwards in the New Year? Assuming I have enough cash to wait till after the New Year. Another factor is...

Funding Canada

asked Nov 9 '10 at 02:47

Jonotron
13 points

I need to form an s-corp in Delaware. The corporation will be taking on angel funding as soon as it is formed. I have retained an attorney experienced in the formation & funding processes. The...

Funding Incorporation Accounting Seed Funding

asked Nov 11 '10 at 09:13

Alex
23 points

I have a unique and viable idea but no seed money. I also have low qualification (no college education) so no chance of funding by VCs. I am aware of many programs by US and other governments. Are...

Funding India Seed Funding

asked Nov 12 '10 at 22:46

User5359
48 points

I've got an idea for a product and I want to get funding. How do I go about looking for funding without telling too many people, or the wrong person, about my idea? I don't want it to be stolen.

Funding NDA

asked Nov 18 '10 at 04:42

Moshe
409 points

I've seen the term here, and I can guess where it comes from, but what exactly is a Business Angel?

Funding

asked Nov 18 '10 at 11:55

Moshe
409 points

Curious on thoughts about this topic. I will say for us it has been frustrating at times, we are sure it is for others. From what we understand there are incubators, angels and early stage...

Funding Ecommerce

asked Nov 18 '10 at 21:02

Xs Direct
275 points

I have almost finished developing an iPhone app which I feel has a lot of potential. The problem is I have no money, and I am pretty clueless about marketing. So I feel if I tried to release it by...

Marketing Funding Iphone

asked Oct 28 '10 at 20:05

Mongus Pong
161 points

When it comes to raising money for a startup, every one talks about trying the 3F's first, friends, family and fools. But it seems like this is not really an option when you consider that they are...

Funding

asked Oct 13 '10 at 13:31

Anil
45 points

We have created a product which to date has been privately funded. From conceptual to working prototype with more success than expected. It is a B2B product and industry insiders see legitimacy and...

Funding

asked Oct 17 '10 at 00:09

Xs Direct
275 points

I've been approached by two startup heavyweights who offered to recommend me to VCs and angels for my startup (I'm the sole owner). They've asked me what percentage of equity I would offer them in...

Board Advisors Funding Angel Seed Funding

asked Oct 19 '10 at 01:19

Sherif Buzz
462 points

As I learn, fundraising is always a nightmare. It drains a considerable amount of energy. No matter how promising the pitch you make, it's not sure to entice an Angel or a VC. Even if they agree,...

Funding India Finance Seed Funding

asked Oct 21 '10 at 17:43

Sandeep Satavlekar
325 points

pretty high-level question here that might be too general: is there a minimum market size that a typical angel would be interested in investing in? I've heard that a typical VC wants to see a $100M...

Funding Market Research

asked Sep 28 '10 at 01:16

User4481
11 points

Hey guys, it's me again. As was to be expected, I've run into funding problems with Idea School. The quality teachers I'm looking for are worth about $50-60K per year. Now, of course, they...

Bootstrapped Funding Products Seed Funding

asked Aug 23 '10 at 04:26

Ryan Chatterton
921 points

The question speaks for itself. There are similar questions, but I didn't find one that provides a checklist of things you should consider before and after borrowing money to fund your...

Funding Finance Loan

asked Sep 10 '10 at 08:40

Javid Jamae
347 points

We have an excellent Business Plan, for some fantastic mobile ideas. The down side, we need funding to get these ideas developed and to market. What is the best way to meet with potential...

Funding Angel Business Investors Plan

asked Jul 21 '10 at 11:31

Gulu Apps
41 points

Ok so I've left my job, I've got a business plan, I have a blue ocean idea, I've spoken to a few industry people about the idea and they think its a good idea. I have a designed and paid a...

Funding Partner Development Saas Technical

asked Aug 8 '10 at 23:57

Jdeleon
70 points