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A good look at the spike in venture funding in 2000.  Companies, like mine, looking for funding in 2001-2003 found VCs using funding to "defend" their previous investments and getting funding for a new company was very difficult76

How To Raise Venture Capital for Your Company

Before I became an offshore banker, i was a decidedly "onshore" entreprenuer -- of varying levels of success. While Venture Capital (or "VC") funding is not getting the press or attention it did during the...

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Valuations and Term Sheets

There was recently a panel on valuations and term sheets. Linda Williams from Pillsbury Law put together a great deck, so with her permission, I'm posting a portion of it. Raise enough money (assume a three...

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Wonga: Hot New Trend or Worst Business Model Ever?

What is Wonga? Wonga is a new, online cash advance service that is attracting venture capitalists faster than cow poo attracts flies. Prospective Wonga customers fill out a brief online form that includes...

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Open Up a Franchise Business by Purchasing an Existing One

Anyone that’s involved with the world of business can and will tell you that buying a franchise is a smart move; however, purchasing an existing one is even smarter. Think about it. Starting a new...

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Islamic Private Equity and Venture Finance

  Why is there growth in this industry?   Key Factors Profits Professionals enjoy approximately 20% carry (25% - 30% in the best venture funds) - flock to this industry and provide product to...

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India - Changing Perceptions

Mention India and the images that pop up into the mind in no particular order is probably like this: The Taj Mahal. Kama Sutra. Yoga. Naked holy men. Snakes and Elephants. Call Centers. Beggars on the streets....

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What Sort of Business Plan do you Need for VC Funding

When we were pitching venture capitalists we really only needed one item, but if the firm was serious, they often requested many items. To pitch a venture capitalist on your early stage company all you need is...

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What is the Future of Venture Capital

Today's Wall Street Journal carries an article by Rebecca Buckman titled Silicon Valley's Backers Grapple with Era of Diminished Returns. The article catalogs a series of previously well documented and...

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Tip for entrepreneurs approaching VCs or Angels: control your CapEx

My Home Site Isaac D. Van Wesep's site, where you can find a list of most of his instances on the Web, learn what his colleagues say about him, and more...Sustainability Vis-à-Vis VC Check out my blog - all...

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joint venture essentials

Joint ventures are where two joint venture partners join together for a common goal, usually to promote a product and combine campaigns and resources to produce better results for both parties concerned, for...

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