Investors Questions

I'm a Russian guy, living in Siberia. I have a great team and a prototype of a kick-ass project. I'm going to LeWeb 2010 (Paris), which is the biggest European web conference. There are going to be...

Venture Capital Angel Investors Conferences

asked Dec 3 '10 at 06:31

User5770
26 points

So how typically does financing work. Are investors basically giving me a loan that I have to pay back? Are they buying equity (so that upon business failure, nobody owes anybody anything)? Are...

Equity Investors Loan

asked Dec 6 '10 at 09:03

John Berryman
388 points

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

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

We have an idea for a website. I am a software developer, but I don't want to spend all my time creating this site that won't sell or be marketable or popular whatsoever, and make us no...

Ideas Angel Investors

asked Nov 9 '10 at 04:47

Scott
165 points

Here's the scenario: there's a startup with two founders (and a couple of other participants) in it working part-time while keeping their full-time, primary jobs. They are building a...

Employees Investors

asked Nov 12 '10 at 05:34

Alphadogg
1,383 points

Believe the question explains itself, but if you have questions, just let me know.

Venture Capital Investment Investors

asked Oct 13 '10 at 09:25

Blunders .
899 points

What exactly do these startup mentors mean when they say 'Tell a good story'?

Software Investors

asked Oct 20 '10 at 06:49

Blankman
131 points

I am working on the project which is in its pre beta stage. This is a web based service that allows to distribute some content in a printed format. I got several offers from investors and printing...

Investors Partnerships

asked Sep 30 '10 at 05:08

User4535
16 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

I have an idea about a web application type of website. I am wondering if I should make a mini site and allow users to sign up and get information about whats coming up. I can use the numbers of...

Marketing SEO Investors

asked Aug 14 '10 at 04:03

Bhargav Patel
784 points

I know its easier to get backed up by investors if you know someone, but how can I talk to such people? They must be so busy with what they are doing. Example: Dharmesh. Sometimes there is...

Networking Investors Twitter

asked Aug 15 '10 at 02:29

Bhargav Patel
784 points

If a company (squarespace) is doing around 5-8million, how could they possible get a minority investment of almost 40 million? Minority to me means less than 50%, so that would put the companies...

Software Application Investors

asked Aug 19 '10 at 04:07

Un Startup
162 points

Once you have identified an angel investor what are some of the questions you should ask him/her and what should you be prepared to talk about with them? Ex: the business in brief, investment...

Angel Investors

asked Jun 28 '10 at 22:49

Stacey
484 points

I set up a company with 1 share. The company is now attracting investment for which we will offer, in total, 20% ownership of the company. These would be B Ordinary Shares - with the only...

Investment Investors

asked May 18 '10 at 01:33

Stealth
76 points

Let's say a Founder currently owns 100% of the company but wishes to offer 10% of the company to a part-time contributor. He offers a 4-year vesting period to that contributor with a 1-year...

Investors Stock Options

asked May 21 '10 at 00:19

Stealth
76 points

I am trying to find a retired executive who has industry expertise and who can help me grow the company and invest in it. Where do I begin to find people like this? I don't find they are make...

Entrepreneurs Angel Investors

asked Jun 4 '10 at 03:39

Stacey
484 points

Our company has attracted 14 private investors, each for relatively small stakes. They not only provide seed capital, but also diverse experience and valuable advice. Can you recommend a...

Board Investment Investors

asked Jun 8 '10 at 07:29

Stealth
76 points

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...

Funding Investors

asked Apr 6 '10 at 20:54

Vnchopra
418 points