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Startup Investment 101: Investment Rounds Explained

Onevest

Something that we state to our members at 1000 Angels , the private investor network that connects startups with investors, is that If you are a new investor in the startup marketplace, then you will need to quickly familiarize yourself with each round. This is why series A investment is often sought by startup founders.

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Five common legal mistakes startup founders make

NZ Entrepreneur

Launching a startup is exciting, particularly given New Zealand’s thriving and innovative startup ecosystem. However, the journey can be a steep learning curve and present numerous challenges, especially for first-time founders. Unfortunately, many startup founders neglect IP protection, which can lead to a loss of market share.

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4 Common Reasons Why Startups Fail (and How to Overcome These Obstacles)

StartupNation

These include dealing with personal relationships both within and outside the business and conflicting co-founder visions. In this article, I will share some of the real reasons why I think startups fail that I have observed firsthand as a startup founder. Conflicting co-founder expectations. Key takeaways.

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What minority founders must consider before entering the venture-backed startup ecosystem

TechCrunch

But what about those minority founders who don’t have family, friends or connections to lean on for the first $250,000? Venture funding does remain elusive , but here are some tricks for startup founders to hack the system. Realize you are up against an outdated system.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: Growth activation metrics, 3 keys to Series B, pitch deck teardown

TechCrunch

“As a startup founder, how do you prevent leakage after spending significant resources to acquire people at the top of the funnel?” ” Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. Getting serious about Series B: 3 documents that help founders control the narrative. Seeking to Stay.

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Dear Sophie: How can I present a strong O-1A or EB-1A application?

TechCrunch

I’m considering either having my startup sponsor me for an O-1A visa or self-petitioning an EB-1A green card. Savvy Startup Founder. Based on our experience, it takes less time to prepare an IEP petition than an O-1A petition because it’s not as document-intensive. Dear Savvy, Congrats on your success so far!

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Even decacorns have their challenges

TechCrunch

I am doubtful that I could ever be a venture-backed startup founder. Guess that’s why I’m a journalist and not a startup founder! For a deeper dive into real estate tech and how it’s changing the investing landscape, check out my article in TC+ this week: Got $5? Weekly News. Going after Square?