August 27, 2010
There’s one BIG difference between entrepreneurs
who successfully raise money, and those that don’t.
Think you know what it is?
I’ll give you a hint.
It’s NOT:
* Your experience
* Your connections
* Your idea
* Your team
* Luck
* Hard work
Curious?
Amir
P.S. Here’s one more hint:
Work SMARTER, not harder…
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This video explains the #1 reason why
you don’t have the funding you need:
Here’s the deal:
If you’re like most entrepreneurs, then
you’re probably in one of two positions…
1) You know that you need funding,
but you don’t know where to start
Don’t let your lack of experience stop
you from achieving your goals!
Even if you’re just starting out, this video will
show you how to get the money you need.
(It’s easier than you think)
2) You’re trying to raise capital, but
you’re just not getting any results
Most likely you’re taking the wrong approach!
This video reveals a simple but very effective
step-by-step system for getting the funding
you deserve.
Amir
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If you’ve been struggling to raise
money I’m here to tell you that…
IT’S NOT YOUR FAULT!
This new video that explains the little-known
reason why entrepreneurs fail to get funded.
Let me put this in perspective…
Let’s say you’re a genius with a business
idea that’ll change the world and turn you
and your early investors into billionaires.
Even then, investors may reject you.
Sound crazy?
HERE’S PROOF:
When it first started out, even GOOGLE
failed to raise capital. There’s a simple reason
why, and this new video explains everything.
Amir
P.S. Of course, Google went on to raise
venture capital…And the rest is history.
But the real lesson is in the very first
steps Google took BEFORE it got
its venture capital funding.
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Want to raise money for your business?
Click here to watch this new video
This video reveals why MOST
entrepreneurs fail to get funded,
as well as the #1 secret to raising
money quickly and easily.
Watch it now and discover:
* How to get funded ASAP, even if
you’re just starting out or you’ve
failed in the past
* The Top 10 sources of funding,
and which 1 is best for you NOW
* Why you should STOP chasing
the same funding sources as
everybody else
* And much, much more!
Amir
P.S. If you need funding to start or
grow your business, take a break
and watch this video right now.
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You need money. Therefore, you need someone to invest in your company.
But no investor puts money in a company if he doesn’t know in advance that he will win something from doing this. Business is business! You need to face it. And in order for an investor to gain something back for giving you money, first YOU need to be successful. Every investor knows that the more money you generate, the greater return he will get and the happier he will be.
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However, the higher the risk of an investment, the higher the return on investment that an investor will demand. Investors have to calculate their future returns in order to make present investments and to be sure that these investments will be profitable.
Companies compare the rates of return of different projects in order to select which of them to invest in for them to have maximum return. They do this by taking the average return, payback period, net present value, profitability index and internal return. Also, a return can be adjusted for taxes and inflation. Investors use estimates of future inflation rates and estimates regarding the risk of the investment as main factors to determine the return.
Investors are interested in the real returns of the investments made. Nevertheless, many investors forget to adjust the rate to taxes and inflation, and therefore they don’t get real numbers. In conclusion, what they calculate is the nominal interest rate. But this is what really matters in order to evaluate the profitability of an investment.
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Did you know that if you are doing the old-school way of sending your business plan to investors, you are wasting your time? That’s right. The old way of approaching investors is as obsolete as ditto machines and carbon paper. The internet has changed the way investors do business and how entrepreneurs approach investors.
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So should you still spend the money in having a business plan before approaching an investor then? Yes, definitely. Your business plan is the roadmap of your business, but the point is that a business plan is a very involved document and the average investor will have over 1,000 business plans on their desk in one work week and twice that number in digital format on their computers. There is now way they have the time to look at all of those plans.
So, what should you do? Well, it’s simple. Draft what is known as a teaser email. A teaser email is an email that is designed to get the investor hooked on your venture. The teaser email should be simple, yet it should highlight the key reasons why the prospective investor should be interested in your venture. The teaser email should not be too long, as not to bore the investor.
What highlights should you have in your teaser email? Well, explain a brief overview of your product or service and what unmet needs it can meet. Depending on your industry, explain the defects in that industry and briefly explain what your competitors have versus what you have. Hint on your barriers of entry, which can protect your business against the competition and even how you would be able to win over customers from your competition to buy your product or service.
Remember, make it short and sweet. Use words that an investor would use and get him to see that you know about business and numbers. This is what gets them interested. Though in a teaser, you do not need to reveal exact numbers or details of your business model. That’s left for the business plan. Your teaser email should simply briefly explain that you believe the investor will have a high ROI, or return on investment, if he invests in your venture. Then in brief bullet points, explain your venture is projected to have a high ROI.
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Are you frustrated trying to raise capital for your company? Well, you don’t have to worry about raising capital or running around trying to win over investors if you do it right. It is very easy to win over investors with some simple business sense. The key is to know how to present yourself properly before the investor.
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The first thing you need to do is to develop a strategy that will sell yourself to investors. This can be rather difficult to do, especially when you are contacting them coldly. One thing you need to keep in mind is that the internet is drastically changing the way business is being The question is, how can you find investors online? Can google help? How about networking? Well, yes, they can help with that, but it is a problem and it can be very time consuming. Every time you type in “investors” as a search term in google, you might find everything but what you are looking for. Networking can only work if you find or know someone who you can trust to lead in the right direction. This may not work for you either. So, what are you supposed to do? You need the funding, don’t you?
Imagine if you could tap into funds that collectively add up to over $900 billion online and find investors who will share your vision and invest in your venture. Wouldn’t that be awesome? You would get the funding and your company will thrive. You won’t need to be employed to fund your company. In fact, there are lots you can do if you had such a resource.
How about knowing how to write a teaser email that can sell the Brooklyn Bridge? Well, what if there were also resources available to even help you do that to ensure that you find the right investor in no time? Writing the teaser email the right way is the key in getting an investor interested, and then getting him to like you and write the first check. Well, that’s the ultimate goal, isn’t it?
Well, guess what! You’re in luck! There is such a service. You can access the VCgate Venture Capital, Angel Investors and Private Investors Database and also have access to all the other resources that VCgate and its affiliates have available! With VCgate you even have the resources available that can help you with writing the best letters and how to promote yourself and your venture.
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With your friends at VCgate, you can get the funding you need and you will be amazed at how many investors you can contact with one single click. We will also be right there with you, so let’s get you started, Ok?
All the best and good luck!
Amir
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Do you know what is the hardest thing to do when you are after venture capital? I’ll tell you right now. It’s finding a way to convince the investment firm that your business has great potential and can bring massive benefits without revealing all the secrets of your trade and without giving them the full business plan until you have at least a verbal agreement, which in most cases is not enough.
In many cases if your company is successful and worthy of raising venture capital you have proprietary Intellectual Property (IP) or proprietary ideas. What you need to accomplish is to convince the investors to sign a non-disclosure agreements (NDA) which is critical. This is the hard part because most investors will not want to sign one.
If a NDA is not signed, you can use a few techniques to protect yourself. First of all you must not discuss the confidential aspects of your IP in the communication documents aimed to the investor like the teaser email or the Business Plan. Focus more on the benefits and applications of the IP, how will your customer benefit from it and how it can help you create a market.
When things get serious and VCs issue a term sheet, during the due diligence or even before, they will ask to review the proprietary information so they can make a final decision about investing in your company. This is a good time to let them do it. They spend thousand of dollars in the due diligence process and that means that they are really interested and that your idea really caught their attention. Venture capital firms do not make a living out of stealing ideas but it is maybe safer that at the beginning of your relationship, during the first presentation or so to keep the confidential, key material to yourself. It shouldn’t be hard to do as in the beginning the investors will only want to quickly evaluate your venture and see if it has any potential.
You should make a plan for yourself and reveal confidential information in stages. Each time the investment firm makes a step forward for a future partnership you can reveal more about how you run your business and the proprietary rights.
It is a tough world out there and you should always be careful with whom you talk about what you do. It is a lot of trouble to find a good investment firm you can trust and that can take a lot of time. Fortunately, there are shortcuts into this long dreaded process.
Some risks are always there when you are presenting valuable information about your company but maybe nothing will happen if you find the right investors. Just click here and choose one of the reliable investors that our team of professional checked for you. Better safe than sorry, I always say.
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If you are after venture capital, you need to know how to make VC firms interested in your venture. The most effective way to do it is to prove that you can deliver exactly what they want and that is a satisfying return on investment.
Venture capital is not like a business loan or debt capital. Venture capital firms do not invest their own money. They are always looking for opportunities to invest the money of their clients. They will not usually invest in a company for the duration of the company’s life but usually on a shorter span like three or five years. During this time, they will not only help the venture with money but will try to provide other resources that could help it grow. In order to be able to support the firm they funded most venture capitalists will invest in an industry or sector they are familiar with and for that reason, finding a suitable investment firm might be tricky. You can overcome this problem by using a custom database like the one you can create here.
Once you are funded, you will have access to several important connections and renowned experts in the industry, which can advise you. That means that besides money you will be given a lot of support.
How do they make money if they invest so much in you and your company, you may ask. They make money on the exit. An exit is when the investors leave the company after is has made a name for itself and is making good profits. An exit strategy can be liquidation or an IPO. A liquidation is the case only if the company is not doing so well but in a good case, the investor will make money by selling its shares to other investors, the stock market or to other companies.
What you have to do is to prove that your company can grow and can make huge profits. If you can deliver your promise, they will find a way to make money. First, you have to find the right investor that is willing to analyze your venture. Click here to use the best database of venture capital firms available on the market and get funded before your competition.
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August 18, 2010
Are you struggling to find business loan, Commercial mortgage loan, Loan for equipment purchase or Cash advance against credit card income for your company? If so, VCgate might have the answer for you.
That’s right, VCgate has teamed up with a partner to provide you with the ability to see if you are eligible for that business loan you need.
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In some cases, many companies have to raise some debt capital to get the necessary capital to get their feet on the ground. Filing for a business loan can be a difficult and trifling process. In many cases you need to draft a special business plan that the loan officer requires to provide you the loan to operate. Furthermore, you will need to prove to the loan officer that you will be able to pay the loan back. That’s tough! Isn’t it? Especially when you’re only starting out. Well, you don’t have to worry, we have you covered.
You only answer a few simple questions online and provide your email and you will get quotes in a day or two. That’s all there is to it.
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All the best and good luck!
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Art Business is a broad field and it includes painters, singers, film makers, designers, entertainers and so on and so forth.
Art in general is not understood nor loved by anyone or everyone. This thing is also valid for business, especially in trying to get investors for an art business. It’s a business, but not any business. It has more to do with feelings, a keen eye for art and beauty and appreciation of the artist.
So, when you put together the words “art” and “investment” it doesn’t sound so likely to have odds of success. Many times, artists find it difficult to bring to the eye of the public their work. They struggle to make known their art because of the lack of funds and here is where the Angel Investors kick in.
But who are they and why would they want to invest in an unknown artist? Angel Investors are individuals who made fortunes in other businesses. They have a deep understanding or risks, competition and performance results, which ensures operating success. Unlike banks or venture capitalists, Angel Investors invest their own money, trying to raise the value of their stakes in the company. Angel Investors can be interested in an art business if they can understand it, or simply if they are passionate about it, or love your idea.
You are not just selling a product per say, you are selling an idea, a dream, a feeling and your “angel” has to see that. But this is your job only to make him see what you see and trust in you and in your art.
Still, art is not just a dream, it represents the manifestation of the dream combined with unyielding hard work.
So, in order to get some Angel Investors, you need to have a business idea that they can relate to and understand and set up a management system that can make your idea be a successful one. Angels also need to know how soon your company will generate money.
Furthermore, it is crucial to make your business plan attractive in order to get Angel investment.
Our team of experts has the experience and know-how to help you develop a good Business Plan and also to get you finding investors for your type of business the quickest, easiest and cheapest way.
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August 17, 2010
VCGate investors database has secured a limited number of complimentary qualified investor passes for subscribers to attend the annual Health Technology Investment Forum, September 21 in New York City - The Westin New York at Times Square.
Join over 150 health IT investors, market leaders, analysts, and high growth companies in health IT to network, establish partnerships, and discuss the latest trends and challenges in health IT investment.
Qualified Investors can Register Today for a Complimentary Pass by using PROMO CODE: VCGATE10 Click Here to Register
Participating Organizations Include:
Please note this offer is not available online, and is not available to current registrants. Space is Limited. Any questions please contact Matthew Raynor, matt@ihealthtran.com 561-748-6281. Do you know of a company who might be interested in presenting? Please contact Robert Jaggers at 561-748-6736 or Robert@ihealthtran.com
All the best,
Amir
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August 16, 2010
South African consortium leads a $455.5 million venture capital investment in Neotel
Big companies are targeting South Africa. Top economies of the world are turning their eyes to the region. Why? Because there are lot of investment opportunities there and a growing potential for a successful market. This makes South Africa an interesting target for venture capital firms.
New technologies and good communication are two of the strong fields where things can stir up rapidly. We can figure this out only by looking at figures. Internet penetration was only 10.8% in 2009. The costs for a 1 MB bandwidth are huge, even 100 times more than in US. Still, the demand is high and people’s need for communication is increasing every day. The proof: companies from the mobile industry are doing well and mobile Internet usage is increasing mostly in the urban areas. There is plenty of room for businesses to grow and for venture capital firms to invest.
One good example is Neotel, one of the largest network providers in South Africa who raised a $455.5 million loan from a local consortium to develop their network. Google, Microsoft or Intel who recently signed a deal with MTN Group, made their moves. As other emerging markets experiences showed, the presence of big names is building trust for other businesses to come and raise the needed money for the development of new projects.
Other industries are in demand for investments, for example: mining, constructions or even software development, all of them looking for five or ten figures funds. 10 South African startups are on the short list of Seedcamp for Seedcamp Week in London this year. Companies like 10Layer, FloCash or Obami have the chance to receive $30-50,000 as a first boost for their development. On the other end, Motjoli, a mining company is seeking for $1,5 billion to develop an Iron Ore Project close to Zwaziland.
These are just a few examples but there are many more out there. Actually, some of the local investors are really complaining that venture capital firms in South Africa are not so active as they would need and that local investors do not have always the force to support all industries and projects, even if there are positive examples like Evolution One Fund who recently announced they raised $94 million to invest in clean technology businesses.
August 12, 2010
Real quick:
Yesterday, Paul Lemberg opened
the doors on his “Blueprints to
Profits Coaching Program.”
But he made a big mistake.
Get this: Paul is offering a
one-year DOUBLE your
money back guarantee on
his program. But, amazingly,
he left it off his sales page!
You get to use his strategies
for a full year — and you
either earn back what you
invested in the program or
Paul will write you a check
for TWICE your investment.
Here it is:
All you have to do is honestly
apply at least three key
strategies from each of his
Blueprints — and you must
get the results Paul promises.
If not, send him a note
including what you did from
the program and you get
double your money back.
This is a you-can’t-lose
situation and for once you
really should just go ahead
and take the plunge.
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If you’re an entrepreneur and
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you really need to check out
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the exactly what you’ve been
looking for.
Regards,
Amir
P.S. - By the way, Paul
Lemberg is the real deal.
Not only has he built and
sold multiple software
companies, but he has
helped his clients generate
more than $300 million
additional profits. I think
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you build your business too.
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August 11, 2010
Paul Lemberg just opened the
doors on his “Blueprints to
Profits Coaching Program.”
If you’ve got a business of
any kind — even if you’re
just starting out — you
need to check this out.
http://www.blueprintstoprofits.com/cmd.php?af=1225664
“Blueprints to Profits” is
based on the powerful
methods Paul has used
to create more than $300
million in additional profits
for his clients.
And it contains everything
you need to double your
profits within the next two
to three months and to
take your business from
where it is now to where
you want it to be.
The program is likely to sell
out quickly — so I urge
you to check it out right
now:
http://www.blueprintstoprofits.com/cmd.php?af=1225664
Regards,
Amir
P.S. Believe me, Paul
Lemberg is the real deal.
While many other gurus
have gotten rich simply
by telling others how to
get rich, Paul actually made
his millions in the real world.
Not only has he built and
sold multiple software
companies, but as a
business consultant, he
has helped his clients
generate hundreds of
millions in additional
profits. I think it’s safe
to say he can help you
build your business and
send your profits soaring,
too.
If you own a business, even if
you’re just starting out, I
urge you — no, I beg you
– to check out his Program.
It could be the exactly what
you’ve been looking for.
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August 10, 2010
Did you know that the reason why you are not getting funded may have to do with the fact that you are not looking for the right investors? That’s right, not all investors are the same and some will not invest in your industry.
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So, how can go about finding the right investor to contact? Well, there are several steps in doing that. First, you need to take a look at your own business and determine what industry, stage, and geographic location your company is in. You also need to look at the economy. The economy? Yes, that’s right, some investors thrive on investments they make when the economy is bad and take advantage of opportunities that other investors don’t, whereas other investors will invest only when the economy is good and feel that their money is not at risk.
There are several steps in researching investors to contact. The best way is to go to their website and see what they are about. There are several things to look at and they are listed below.
Stage preferences are the first thing you need to look at. What is your stage and what stage does the prospective investor fund? If you are looking for series A or B funding, which is an early stage venture capital funding, you should probably look for venture capital firm which is dedicated to early stage companies. The truth is that venture capital firms specialize in early stage companies and don’t mind the high risk investments, where as private equity firms invest in later stage companies who are looking for series C or D funding, investments earmarked for growth and expansion. If you need funding for an IPO, you should look for a firm that invests in mezzanine funding and can bridge capital gaps.
Industry preferences are equally as important to look at. You need to keep in mind that investors are either former entrepreneurs themselves or have worked in key management positions in large corporations and are familiar with only one particular industry or several. Investors tend to invest only in those industries they know. For example, if your industry is consumer technology, you should not contact investors who invest in healthcare or energy. They are not likely to fund you, because they may not have the expertise in your industry, likewise, if you are in healthcare, it would be a waste of your efforts to contact investors who invest in consumer electronics. At the same time, if the firm you contact invests in your industry, you should find the right partner of the firm to work with. Many investment firms are partnerships and finding the right partner with whom you can have a good business relationship with is key to get funding and keep getting funding.
Geographic preferences also determine whether you get funding. The investor may invest in your stage and industry, but he may not invest in your location. Some of the larger investment firms will invest internationally, but most investors will usually invest only within 150 miles from their office or home. Keep this in mind when seeking an investor to contact.
Checking if the investor is active is also important. As mentioned above, depending on the economy and other factors, investors may be active or inactive. If an investor is not active, that means that he is not investing at the current time. You can usually see this on the investor’s website before you contact him. Check the “in the news or press” section of the investors website and look at the press releases on their site. If the latest press release is more than a year and a half old, chances are that the investor is not active and will probably not invest at the current time.
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The truth is that you can get the resources to find the right investor very quickly when you go visit VCgate and buy the Complete Venture Capital, Angel Investors, and Private Investors Database. This interface is easy to use and enables you to instantly find over 4300 investors worldwide with their funds collectively adding up to over $900 billion. Who knows, some of this funding may have your name on it. If you have a good business plan, why not? Along with the database, you also have many resources available to consult to help you win over investors. So, why don’t you give us a try? You won’t regret it.
All the best and good luck!
Amir
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August 6, 2010
What would you do tomorrow
if you needed cash
immediately?
If you want to generate some
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It’s called “The Fire Sale
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can download and use
immediately to give
your sales and profits
an instant boost.
You see, the Mini-Launch is
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And now he’s giving this strategy to you absolutely
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Regards,
Amir
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August 5, 2010
Puppet Labs announced they closed the Series B funding with $5 million to secure the company’s growth by expanding its engineering team.
Started back in 2005, Puppet Labs have seen a rapid growing after the first funding round of about $2 millions in 2009 from True Ventures and Radar Partners who also participated in this new funding round. Actually, Kevin Compton from Radar Partners also joined these days the board of Puppet.
The announcement of the new funding is coming together with the release of new Puppet software 2.6, the newest version with new features like Preliminary Windows Support, Rest API or Event Model and many more designed to make systems administrators manage tasks lot easier. All these come to strengthen the position of Puppet labs on the data server management market where start-ups like Linaro, Karmasphere or Opscode are turning into a strong competition.
Amoung the list of Puppet customers we can find heavy names like Digg, Twitter, Shopzilla or Oracle and together with thousands of users of the open source management software, they are making Puppet the number one provider in data center automation. This position and the huge potential of this market attracted Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byyer in supporting the round B funding.
KPCB is best known for its iFund who recently reached $200 million, venture capital raised mainly to support application development for Apple family, iPod, iPad or iPhone. Among the companies founded by KPCB through iFund is Zynga allowing the good farmers from Farmville to control their crops also on iPhone.
KPCB is very well involved also in green technology through its project Greentech. One of the KPCB Partners is Al Gore, the most famous environmentalist. Through Greentech, KPCB funded companies like Bloom Energy or Great Point Energy. Recently they participated in a $63 million funding in Emphase Banks along with PCG Asset Management and other investors.
It seems Australia is too small for companies like Atlassian when they are on the fast track of development. This is why they look for new markets and opening offices in USA – San Francisco and Europe – Amsterdam. They recently got a boost of $60 millions in funding and it seems that the VC Australian market was too small for them as they looked for an US VC firm with higher potential to support their constant growth. Accel Partners was the chosen one especially for their expertise in helping companies going public, one of the main targets of Atlassian in the future.
Started in 2002 by Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar with the main goal of creating innovative software for its customers to solve problems through brilliant simplicity, Atlassian was a fast growing company even in the first year as in 2006 was already selected by Deloitte in their ranking of Technology Fast 500.
Not truly an open source software company but open source oriented, they manage to sell their products exclusively through their online platform. With more than 20,000 customers all over the world, a strong product portfolio and an open policy towards their clients, Atlassian secured a good position in software industry over the years looking for further development.
This $60 millions funding from Accel Partners is the first funding they receive since 2002 when the company was founded and who knows what the future will reserve for the company in the funding field. Atlassian managed to have a healthy, positive income during the years but this money were needed to ensure liquidity, expand their portfolio, support their expansion in Europe and maybe even looking into other startups acquisition.
For Accel Partners, is not their first funding in software field as during the last years they supported or acquired a lot of companies. They were the first ones who funded Facebook – the well known social network company – and we all know how good that money was spent. Metro PCS is another hit. They also supported Admob who recently was acquired by Google. Silicon Valley is one of their main focuses but Accel have offices also in London, supporting the European market, China and India, two very interesting markets from capital ventures firms’ point of view.
Accel is covering a lot of industries like Energy, funding companies like SunRun or GS Solar, Retail supporting companies like Diapers or Dovetail Furniture to Healthcare and Biotechnology where we can mention Healthcare Magic, MitraBiotech or Perfint Healthcare. They are always aiming the industry leaders that are trying to innovate and change the world.
After $3.2 million in 2008 and $7 million in 2009, TopSchool a startup from Denver secured these days a Series C funding of $8 million. The company gathered a total of $18.2 million in only 3 years, a solid proof of the investment potential in new technology to support higher educational systems. The investor for this new round is MK Capital. They are well known as an „all stages capital investor” and it is the first time they invest in TopSchool growing their portfolio in educational technology, one of their investment targets. During their history, they supported companies like Retention Education, Healthy Nation or Netuitive.
Following this investment, Karen Buckner, partner at MK Capital will secure a seat in the board of TopSchool joining other investors like Stewart Alsop from Alsop Louie Partners who participated in both Series A and Series B funding or David Gold from Access Venture Partners and Chris Girgenti from New World Ventures who participated in Series B funding only a year ago.
TopSchool’s leading product is SLM, the Student Lifecycle Management system based on SaaS, a Software Service model designed to help colleges in managing data about students all the way from the very first contact to admission, enrollment and even to job placement. SaaS is a management model replacing the classical student information systems and allows TopSchool’s customers to be more efficient and reduce costs without worrying about software updating, hardware maintenance or database management. One of the key points of TopSchool solution is the flexibility and the ability to be easily integrated with other applications. Not to mention the savings up to 50% compared with traditional hard to manage college informational systems.
The new series C funding from MK Capital is aimed to support SaaS model development and to prepare the company to face new challenges and offer new solutions for student information management systems.
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August 4, 2010
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Here is some news that you might find welcome if you are struggling to raise capital! You know, if you are struggling to get the needed capital, today may just be your lucky day!
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You may have spent thousands of dollars on your business plan, have an executive summary that can take any investor hook, line, and sinker. You are probably also an expert in writing the kind of teaser email that can win over the toughest investor. So, why haven’t you raised venture capital yet?
Well, you probably are writing to the wrong investors who do not invest in your stage or industry. You see, an investor may like you, but if you are not in his industry of expertise, he will more than likely not invest in your venture. Investors want to know what the risks are and invest accordingly. For this reason, finding the right investor who shares your vision, is in your industry, and invests in your stage.
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In 2009 and 2010, thousands of small businesses have raised millions of dollars through a brand new funding method called “crowdfunding.”
Crowdfunding allows your friends, family, and networks to donate money to your business through the Internet. When they donate, they are supporting a person and a cause they believe in, and are rewarded with certain tangible and intangible benefits.
Most crowdfunding raises fail. In fact, 77% failed in 2009 and 2010.
Those who succeeded had a great business idea, the initiative to reach out to their networks in creative ways, and a fantastic crowdfunding profile. Here are some of the ways in which you can make your profile stand out from the rest – and raise the seed money you need to make your business a success.
Post a fun profile image.
Businesses that find success with crowdfunding tend to have personal, engaging, fun profile images. It is the first image your potential backers will see on encountering your listing. Make an impression.
Post your company logo.
A logo establishes credibility and adds aesthetic appeal to your crowdfunding profile. If you do not have a logo, consider crowdsourcing a designer to create one for you.
Write a catchy tagline.
The art of the short tagline is one of the most profitable skills you can develop. Choose one unique tagline that is clear, concise, creative, fun, and/or enlightening.
Write an inspiring business description.
Include a concise story of your business; your operational goals; how you will use the funds; and other pertinent narrative. Describe what you do. Use your ideals and mission to inspire the reader. Include a link to your blog or website, so readers can delve further into the details of your project.
Create a video.
Video uses two senses, sight and sound, to deliver your message to potential backers. This is a proven way to engage the cognition of someone who views your profile. Film the founder telling the story of your business, from idea to current status to future goals. Incorporate photos, other video footage, music, basic special effects, subtitles, and credits. It should be one to two minutes in length.
Keep people in the loop.
One of the most effective ways to build support and convince people to back you is by proving you are on top of developments. Use your crowdfunding profile to blog about the latest developments not just in terms of how much money you have raised, but also how your business is doing in general. Show people what you are up to. Engage them with interesting, positive commentary.
These are just a few tricks to supercharge your crowdfunding profile. There are many more techniques you can use to raise money fast with crowdfunding.
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Entrepreneurs and venture capitalists often find themselves standing shoulder to shoulder in elevators, industry events, social functions, coffee shops, and random places. If you are an entrepreneur and are actively seeking funding for your venture, such an encounter can and will happen to you eventually.
Seize the moment.
Do not hesitate.
Relax.
The span of 60 to 120 seconds may be the chance you need to land the funding you’ve been after.
Continue to compile your list of venture capital firms with VCgate and initiating contact with the ones that fit your business. Keep reaching out to friends, family, associates, mentors, and influential persons you know, to ask for introductions to VCs they might know. Carry on your funding search at all levels.
And always be prepared to deliver the elevator pitch that could change your life.
First, you must write the elevator pitch. For this, you must know your own business concept inside and out. An elevator pitch:
The key to writing an elevator pitch is not to squeeze in as many words as possible, but to say much in few words.
Next, memorize and rehearse your elevator pitch until it becomes second nature. It helps to have written – or at least worked on – a business plan. This way, the few words you speak during the course of 60 to 120 seconds will carry the gravitas of many hours of research and refinement. Humans have a sixth sense of whether someone truly knows what they are talking about. Know your business concept, industry, and target market. The invaluable side benefit of your deep knowledge is that you can expound on any one point in the pitch, should a VC stop you to ask a question.
When you do eventually run into a VC, be cordial. Remember, you have two ears and one mouth. Listen. Converse. But do not play coy: inform the individual that you are an entrepreneur looking for funding. When you see an opening, explain your business in the natural tones of someone who has over-prepared. Continue on to deliver the rest of your elevator pitch, then present your business card.
If you have delivered your pitch well, you may even be asked for your business card before you get the chance to pull it out. When that happens, congratulations. You knocked it out of the park.
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Crowdfunding is a way for small businesses to raise anywhere from $500 to $200,000 or more to achieve operational goals. You create a profile on a crowdfunding
platform such as KickStarter.com or RocketHub.com, and use it to inform and solicit donations from your friends, family, and extended network. You set an amount to raise; describe what you will use the funds for; set a fundraising deadline; and start directing potential backers to that profile. If you achieve the funding goal within the deadline, you get the money along with any excess funds. If you do not achieve the goal, you get nothing, and the donors keep their money.
So why would anyone just give you money to spend on your business?
1. Crowdfunding is an exciting new movement in raising capital. Although donating has been around since the dawn of time, the Internet has streamlined the process with the astronomical rise of social media, images and video. People enjoy being involved in novel ideas like crowdfunding.
2. Your friends, family and networks like you for who you are. Of course they do. People enjoy helping people that they like. Crowdfunding gives people an easy, substantial way to do just that.
3. Members of your extended network believe in what you are doing. Whether you are a for-profit or a non-profit, there will be people who simply believe in your product or service. This belief could be motivated by self-interest (a desire to benefit from the product or service you offer); humanitarianism (a desire to see others benefit from your product or service); or ideology (a consonance with the essence or mission of your company.)
4. In crowdfunding, backers get rewarded. When you create your profile on a crowdfunding platform, you list all of the rewards backers receive in return for their donation. The rewards can be tangible (e.g., gift certificates, samples of your product, gift baskets, or sponsor-like inclusion in your marketing plans) and/or intangible (e.g., a feeling of inclusion and importance, social currency by dint of having contributed to the cause, or your gratitude in the form of a hand-written postcard.)
Additionally, you can set reward levels congruent with donation levels (similar to the way in which public television and radio networks do), thus offering incentive to donate larger amounts.
5. You have a crowdfunding profile that stands out from the rest. Most crowdfunding endeavors do not succeed in meeting their fundraising goal. In 2009-2010, 77% of crowdfunding profiles failed. Those that succeeded were fun, interactive, augmented with multimedia, and crystal clear about their awesome business ideas.
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From your initial search for a venture capital firm to receiving your financing check, these are the seven steps to raising venture capital, broadly stated:
1. Create the following five VC marketing and presentation items:
2. Build your list of qualified venture capital firms. Use a comprehensive VC list-building tool such as VCgate. Research each firm to determine whether they are a good fit for your company. The firms on your list must be based within 100-200 miles of your business; prefer funding businesses in your sector; invest in businesses that are at your stage in the funding process; and actively investing.
3. Contact the partners whose professional backgrounds most closely resemble your business. Ask friends, family, associates, and mentors for introductions to VCs they might know. Use online and offline networking to initiation contact with VCs yourself. Send your teaser emails to your target partners at your target firms.
4. Give your slide presentation after a venture capital firm agrees to meet with you. Answer their questions about your financial plan, customer analysis, competitive analysis, and management team. They will try to poke holes in your plan, so you will have armed yourself with all the knowledge you can possibly gather. Stay in contact with the VCs. Continually supply them with any pertinent new information about your business as it arises.
5. If and when you receive a term sheet from a VC: You are in the home stretch. Review the terms with an eye to preserving your stake in the company. You absolutely must hire a lawyer to help you review the term sheet and negotiate the best possible deal for yourself. Just remember that you need funding. A ten percent share of a $10 million company is better than 100% of a $500,000 company.
6. If and when you receive your financing check: Continue to carry out daily operations to serve customers (short-term processes) and strive to meet or exceed milestones (long-term processes.)
7. Look to the next round of funding. The #1 reason business fail is running out of cash. Remember, black ink in the accounting books does not necessarily equal cash. Seek either to solicit more funding from your current VC firm, or reach out to new firms. Always be fundraising.
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Have you seen this?
Click here to watch this video
That video reveals a proven
“formula” for raising venture
capital that’s helped 2,000
entrepreneurs raise $1 Billion.
And as you’ll see, it’s a
surprisingly SIMPLE formula.
Click here to watch this video
Amir
P.S. When you watch the
video, you’ll also discover
the #1 MISTAKE to avoid
when raising venture capital.
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Have you ever heard this saying?
“Bet on the jockey, not the horse”
When it comes to raising
venture capital, you must
convince investors that
you’re a JOCKEY worth
betting on.
How do you do that?
Amir
P.S. As you’ll understand
when you watch this
video, your success or
failure when raising
venture capital really
comes down to just
1 thing…
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If you’re struggling to raise
venture capital, you’re
probably making this BIG MISTAKE.
Watch this video to learn how to do it right
These days, investors are
more careful than ever about
what businesses they invest
in, so you can’t afford to
make any “rookie” mistakes.
Amir
P.S. This very common
MISTAKE is the #1 reason
why entrepreneurs like you
fail to raise capital.
Watch this video to learn how to do it right
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The “old-school” way of
raising venture capital
is DEAD!
And that’s why we created
this new video for you…
to show you how to do it
RIGHT.
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I won’t sugarcoat it…
If you approach venture
capitalists like most
entrepreneurs, you are
almost guaranteed to
FAIL.
Amir
P.S. This video reveals
how 2,000 entrepreneurs
just like you raised $1
BILLION in venture capital.
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