Category: Fundraising

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Bay Area Money versus… the Rest

It’s a bit of a David and Goliath story. There is a massive divide in how much money can be raised, and at what stage it can be raised, in the San Francisco Bay Area (Silicon Valley) versus pretty much everywhere else. You may expect it to be similar in other major economic centers the…
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Business Entity Selection

There are many business structures and business entity types and states for said entities to reside. Permutations of all of them create a daunting paradox of choice. Let me make it easy for you If you want to raise money: you’re going to want a Delaware-based C-Corp. It’s often the only choice, and it’s pretty…
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Taking Investment: Equity or Debt

This is another example of details where having a mentor/advisor goes a long way to making sure you get things right. That said, if you have a good head on your shoulders, you shouldn’t do too badly no matter what, if you’re raising money. You can take the lead from investors on the format, they…
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Nebulous Fundraising Language

Honestly, this topic can take years to get a handle on. Worse, often “norms” and the meaning of words change from year to year or situation to situation. When you’re doing fundraising, you’re working with people who speak this language and make these deals every day. They can easily balance the pros/cons of various strategies…