Ed Graffin writes A Simple Guide To Raising Capital | StartupReport.com
Raising capital for a growth phase or start up business is one of the most challenging tasks an entrepreneur can undertake. I remember when you could walk into your local bank with a good business plan...
View ArticleEd Graffin of @CapTarget on Preparing To Pitch | StartupReport.com
Pitch preparation can be some of the most important work an entrepreneur does in the early stages of business development. Knowing what to say and how to say it can make or break a pitch. Founding Team...
View ArticleKnow Who You Are Pitching To | StartupReport.com
In past weeks we have discussed who can help you support the capital raise effort and how you can prepare for the important task of pitching your company or idea to the investment community. The next...
View ArticleEd Graffin of @Captarget on Opportunity Management | StartupReport.com
Opportunity management is a basic but important aspect of any business owners’ first capital raise, regardless of the capital sought. When working in investment banking we had all kinds of business...
View ArticleEd Graffin of @CapTarget On Early Stage Valuations | StartupReport.com
Lets make some necessary assumptions here: you have a great business idea, enough traction or experience to attract investors, investors that agree with your forward moving vision and you have managed...
View ArticleSome of my Favorite Red Flags | StartupReport.com
Startup Red Flags Every investor has red flags that prevent them from breaking out their checkbook. Some of them are quite simple and easily measured, such as the deal terms. Others things like the...
View ArticleWhat’s up in Washington DC – Stuff you need to know pt. 1
These are exciting times we live in! As a veteran of the fundraising scene I must admit to being a tad jealous because of what’s happening in Washington D.C. right now. If you are an entrepreneur...
View ArticleTech Trailblazers Awards launches $1 million prize fund for pioneering...
All entrants win something: Prizes for winners include CTO and VC/IPO boot camp and mentoring, plus products and services worth tens of thousands of dollars London, UK – Tech Trailblazers Awards...
View ArticleTech Trailblazers Awards Recognize Green IT Startup Champions around the World
LONDON, UK – August 23 2012 – Calling all innovative Green IT startups: The Tech Trailblazers Awards welcome entries from enterprise IT startups that help companies or data centres save money while...
View ArticleBlazing startups: Tech Trailblazers Awards Now Open for Entries
Second edition of the global tech startup competition offers more chances to win, more mentoring and another massive prize pot for the enterprise tech startup community at www.techtrailblazers.com...
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