finding investors
At TechCrunch Disrupt, Heavyweight Investors Answer Questions About Outside Financing
During a panel discussion at TechCrunch Disrupt NY, investors discussed when and how young entrepreneurs should go down the venture capital route.
NY Angels’ Brian Cohen on How to Get ‘Smart’ Funding For Your Billion Dollar Idea
In his new book, angel investor Brian Cohen sounds off about the importance of getting smart money for your startup.
When You Raise Capital, Think ‘We’ Instead of ‘Me’
Serial entrepreneur Mike Jones on the nuances of building a business with other people’s money.
What Angel Investors Want Now
The second annual Halo Report released today shows where angels are excited to invest, both by sector and geographically, and how much they are commonly investing.
Tech Investor: Courage Is an Entrepreneur’s Most Important Quality
Why a founding partner of a Silicon Valley powerhouse venture capital firm holds this above honesty or integrity.
Video Chat: Brad Feld on Winning Over Brad Feld (Video)
Entrepreneur and early-stage venture investor Brad Feld sits down with business coach Antonio Neves to bring you the 411 on how to land him as a mentor or investor.
How to Create Value to Reel in Investors
Student entrepreneur Matthew Fishman on how he secured funding by building up his startup.
Have a Burning Business Question? Ask the Expert
Venture capitalist Jason Green wants to answer your big questions about launching and growing a small business.
3 Critical Elements of an Investor Pitch
You only have a few minutes to convince an investor to fund your startup. Improve your pitch with these essentials.
Can Your Startup Snare the Likes of Billionaire Investor Richard Branson?
After landing a top-dollar investment from the famed entrepreneur, the young founders of MySocialCloud.com have found continued success. But could their strategy work for you?
Necessary Start-Up Styles: Why a Hoodie and Jeans Aren’t Enough
When launching a business, the last thing on your mind is probably your wardrobe. But it shouldn't be. Here, the founders of Hukkster divvy out their start-up fashion advice.
How to Raise Real Cash for Your Startup
Small business expert Kevin Hiser of QStart Labs answers readers’ top questions about entrepreneurship.
From Zero to ‘Shark Tank’ Hero in 3 Months Flat
Student entrepreneur Joseph Draschil on what he learned from pitching his business to Daymond John and Mark Cuban.
How to Lose that Vital First Investor — And Succeed Anyway
Student entrepreneur Eric Muli reveals how hard work, rejection and a little luck helped him land an investor for his startup.
Finding Investors — 5 Steps for Success
So you have this fantastic startup idea, and you're committed to making it work, but you don't have the funds it will take to get it off the ground. The simple solution is to find investors. It's simple, but not …
Ten Tips for Business Traction to Attract Investors
Every investor expects to see some traction, both before and after a funding event. If you have been working 20 hours a day, and spent your last dollar, but have no results to show, investors will be sympathetic, but will …
Hot Spots for Mingling with Investors
Every new entrepreneur has heard about how hard it is to get your business plan read by an investor. Most venture capitalists get multiple new plans in the mail every day, and unless you are very lucky and have excellent …
Make Sure Your Angel Investors are Good Angels
A few angel investors have slipped or fallen from their lofty perch, so entrepreneurs must take great care to validate the character and reputation of every prospective investor. The entrepreneur's tendency to be in a huge hurry to obtain the …
How to Convince People to Loan You Money for Your Startup
The funding problem is one that all entrepreneurs face. Without money to start your business, your options are very constrained and growth could take eons longer than it would with the help of an investor. If you don't have the …
Understanding the Dreaded Investor Due Diligence
After you have successfully attracted angels or venture capital with your business case, your million dollar product idea, and you have a signed term sheet, there is still one more hurdle to overcome before investors write the check. This is …
Your Elevator Pitch – Be Smart From the Start
Writing a great elevator pitch is an essential part of networking.  It can take timing and practice to get right for those that haven't gone through the process before.  However, if you follow a few basic principles, you can create a strong …
