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Entrepreneurs: Due Diligence on Investors is Smart

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Of course, you need to listen for biases, but local angel group leaders can quickly tell you who the bad angels and good angels are, and what kind of terms they typically demand. Network with other entrepreneurs. Ask the investor for “references,” meaning contacts at companies where previous investments were made.

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What are the most valuable recommendations in order to raise money from VCs connected via Gust?

Gust

To begin with, it is important to understand some basic facts about the world of entrepreneurial finance: There are many more entrepreneurs than there are investors, with the result that only one company out of every 400 that seeks venture funding actually receives it. Gust takes advantage of the cloud, and you should, too.

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How does someone get a meeting with angel investor David S. Rose?

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So, putting all that together, to get a pitch meeting with me, an entrepreneur would probably have the best result with the following strategy: Read up on the kinds of investments I make, and the kinds of opportunities I am seeking. Finally, I like to invest in companies where I can really add value from my experience, network, etc.,

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How to Find a Job as a VC Scout: Compensation and Which Firms Are Recruiting

David Teten VC

Versatile VC runs a no-cost community for founders in transition, “ Founders Next Move “ We have collected a wide range of resources for founders who may be considering launching a new company ; angel investing/becoming a VC ; buying a company ; joining boards ; consulting ; serving as an interim executive , or just getting a job.

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One of Nigeria’s high profile angel investors is launching a fund for African startups

TechCrunch

Olumide Soyombo is one of the well-known active angel investors in Nigeria tech startups and Africa at large. Since he began angel investing in 2014, Soyombo has invested in 33 startups, including Stripe-owned Paystack , PiggyVest, and TeamApt. based entrepreneur and investor.

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Scaling a Business by Cloning Yourself is Tough

Gust

You need to demonstrate innovative approaches, more knowledge, more productivity and superior results to get the references you need. Networking and relationships. Networking is the way to stay current yourself and nurture those relationships. . No expert or consultant can know everything they need to know.

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Why is GoCardless COO Carlos Gonzalez-Cadenas pivoting to become a full-time VC?

TechCrunch

Gonzalez-Cadenas is a seasoned entrepreneur and operator, but has also become a prolific angel investor in the U.K. and Europe over the last three years, making more than 50 angel investments in total. You’re obviously a well-established entrepreneur and operator, are you sure venture capital is the career for you?

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