Corporate & Securities

How to Find Investors

Raising capital is hard. Nothing is more daunting to most entrepreneurs. And for good reason. It’s a time-consuming process shot through with rejection and, inevitably, self doubt. But capital is the lifeblood of business. If you can bootstrap on organic revenue, great. Do it. But most technology companies—particularly high-growth, high-technology companies—need years of outside capital to reach profitability. So let’s talk about how to get it. Sales, Not Marketing. Many of you don’t want to…

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Raising capital in THIS market

As we plunge into 2023—amid rate hikes, market turbulence, inflation worries, tech-industry job cuts—it feels like it’s a good time to talk about raising capital. By “raising capital” we mean finding investors—individuals and venture capitalists—to put money into your company in exchange for equity. It’s an interesting time to pursue investors. The economy is awash in uncertainty. And ordinarily that would cause investors to slow down, stop cutting checks, hide in a dark room and…

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Raising Capital: The Ultimate Strategic Guide to Funding Your Startup

Raising capital is a sales job. And for most of us, selling is hard. But with the right approach—the knowledge, tools, and mindset—it doesn’t have to be. Even if you’ve never sold a thing and the idea of it unnerves you, you can learn to sell investors on your idea, your team, and yourself. This is a guide to raising capital drawn from my first- and second-hand experience, and from the experience of veteran investors…

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Raising Capital Will Change Your Business

Raising capital will change your business. Take the decision seriously.

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Financing is a Tactic not a Goal

Raising capital is not a win, or even a touchdown. It’s a kickoff.

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Founder Beware! Raising capital through a “finder” can destroy your business.

Capital is the lifeblood of a startup company. But for founders without ties to angels and venture capital, raising capital can feel impossible. Many founders turn for help to finders—service providers who help raise capital, for a fee. But what they don’t realize is that finders are acting as securities brokers without proper certification and registration. And by working with a finder, the entrepreneur and her company are exposed to draconian penalties and investor liabilities…

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What are Restricted Securities?

Restricted Securities are securities sold without registration under the Securities Act of 1933.

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The Rules of Regulation D: Selling Equity without a Securities Registration

A closer look at the rules of Regulation D that allow a securities issuer to make an unregistered, private placement of securities.

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Regulation D: Private Sales of Securities

Every securities transaction is registered, exempt, or illegal. The SEC issued Regulation D as a safe harbor for exempt transactions. It is the principal rule for making an unregistered, private sale of securities.

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