Even though the color of their money is always green, all startup investors are not the same. Struggling entrepreneurs are often so happy to get a funding offer that they neglect the recommended reverse due diligence on the investors. Taking on equity investors to fund your company is much like getting married – it is a long-term relationship that has to work at all levels.
The European Tech Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 11/5/20
The notable European Tech startup fundings for the week ending 9/5/20 featuring funding details for Agicap, Banked, Zeitgold, and much much more.
Why Companies Need to Lean Into E-Commerce Now More Than Ever
In the current environment with how coronavirus is impacting large and small businesses, putting a focus on e-commerce is absolutely essential. I’ve been in the e-commerce world since 1996 (when Wine Library launched an online store) so I’m a huge believer. But at this point, the cat’s out of the bag. I just can’t imagine anybody not […]
Where We Are Investing Now: XR in Health
We have been interested in XR for Health for some time. This year, however, we think the time has come for these technologies to take a great step forward. In the past, we viewed it purely through the lens of other areas of science. Now, in 2020, XR for Health is officially an independent focus area for us.
The 14 Largest Global Startup Funding Rounds of April 2020
10 Keys to Limiting Your Startup Story to 10 Minutes
The average length of a funding pitch to angel investors is ten minutes. Even if you have booked an hour with a VC, you should plan to talk only for the first fifteen minutes. The biggest complaint I hear from fellow investors is that startup founders often talk way too long, and neglect to cover […]
The European Tech Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 2/5/20
The notable European Tech startup fundings for the week ending 2/5/20 featuring funding details for InsideBoard, Robocath, TrialBee, and much much more.
Adding Slides Does Not Enhance Your Investor Pitch
Founders – if you can’t get the message across in ten minutes, more time and more charts won’t help.
Treat Departing Employees like Future Employees
You may be in a position where you have to make some very tough decisions about your team and its future. Here are a few tips to help you navigate that journey.
Reset Marketing Campaigns as Market Conditions Change
Marketing is typically your highest expense outside of payroll. In normal markets, you are spending around 10-30% of your revenues in sales and marketing related investments.