Funding Questions
I've been through some pretty brutal experiences recently with venture capitalists and I'm looking into ways I can start a company without VC money. Has anyone out there used consulting to...
223 points
I'm starting a new post-secondary school (college) that is project-based and the curriculum is student-centered and have definitely bit off a lot to chew. Funding and a partner would be nice....
Let's assume a startup and a VC agree to $X of funding in a Series A. What typically is the process (the mechanics) around transfer of funds from the VC to the startup? (A) Do the funds typically...
148 points
In a recent group chat hosted by Joel Spolsky regarding the Stackoverflow Series A funding round, Spolsky was asked: "How do you envision making a profit?" to which Spolsky replied: "...the...
148 points
I'd like to start a thread discussing the type of funding different startups are using and why. I think that there are a lot of people here who would like to hear the general experiences,...
I have been reading articles by Paul Graham on start ups and am currently in the process of deciding where to incorporate. What baffles me is that most tech startups move to SF early on when the...
I'm looking to do a internet based startup with a friend. It is heavily focused on the site development and although I haven't really made proper cost calculations yet, I'm guessing the initial...
6 points
I will be funding my first web startup with debt. My reasoning is, it would take 12-18 months to save the capital required (I'm not a coder) and I would rather launch early and update often during...
119 points
One reason entrepreneurs are so highly lauded is that they are asked to expose themselves to criticism, rejection and doubt in dosages that average mortals cannot bear. At no time is that more true...
957 points
There is a proposal lately to push the US government to create a startup visa for brilliant innovators/entrepreneus from outside USA. With this visa, it is said that these innovators will be...
1,342 points
I like to learn by example so I am trying to find sites that are putting recorded pitches up online. Examples would be: Shark Tank on Jason Calacanis's This Week in Startups -...
123 points
I was sitting down with an experienced entrepreneur a few days ago who was telling me about a guy he was advising who was having no luck raising a Series A round. Apparently, when he got seed money...
301 points
I have few question related to fund raising When you are raising money from VCs, what type of documents are expected from you? How much of your internal and confidential data/stats do you reveal...
164 points
A close friend (or a mere acquaintance) of yours approaches you. States that he/she is badly in need of some money. And you oblige. In the back of your mind you know that the money would be...
What would your SWOT analysis say for following kind of website? phase 1: Get people/organizations who are looking for financing their projects. phase 2: Get people who can provide finance to...
I'm a wannabe Angel. I don't sit on a huge pile of cash, but my intention is to help startups in whatever possible way within my capacity. I haven't made a decision yet, as this thought has...
Ok there is a startup idea in place; Not a big thing! Even the plan is 99% on paper; Considerably not bad! Two fellows have shown faith in the plans and agreed to partner ; good considering team is...
56 points
I have a desire to build a software package in a niche area that already has some established competing products. I believe my Feature Set and ease of use could propel me well in the market. Most...
How? Is there a smart or efficient way?
I have developed a website. It is under internal testing. My website is a platform. You can ask for people to do something for you and you pay them; on the other hand, you can do something for...
