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Do VC Platforms Make Sense?

Both Sides of the Table

In the VC insider baseball world a discussion has gone on about “VC platforms” over the past 5 or so years. While firms define platforms differently, let’s just say they are the services that a VC offers outside of investment capital and partner time on boards or providing intros.

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Free Money for Student Tech Founders

David Teten VC

We have collected a wide range of freebies, contests, accelerators, online communities, and VCs designed for student tech founders. I have been researching this both to support Versatile VC ’s portfolio companies and also as part of research for my new book, To University and Beyond: Launch Your Career in High Gear. 1) Your school.

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How to Work with Lawyers at a Startup

Both Sides of the Table

Founded it as a California LLC but your potential VC wants a Delaware C-Corp? I recently wrote a post on how to get access to VCs and angels where I outlined why lawyers are such an important tool for VC introductions. Shame about that pesky FAS 157 ruling. When we want to sell or IPO companies they’re there again.

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7 Creative Financing Options for New Businesses and Startups

StartupNation

While it might sound strange getting your brother-in-law to sign a contract, a legal document is a great way to establish expectations for both parties. They want to provide all the financial support, training and mentorship they can to grow your business because when you succeed, they succeed. Angel investing and venture capital (VC).

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

TechCrunch

But most venture-backed startups are “still overwhelmingly white, male, Ivy-League-educated and based in Silicon Valley,” according to a study conducted by RateMyInvestor and Diversity VC. Or will we have to repeat the same conversations about representation failings within VC funds? Make serious headway with accelerators.

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What Makes a Great Independent Board Member?

Both Sides of the Table

This is important because when you have too many VCs on a board you only bring one kind of thinking to the board. Independents are critical to avoiding “VC group think.” Local means more hands-on mentorship. The second is that they are usually very experienced operators that can mentor the founding team. Yes, this is a thing.

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4 ways to ensure Latin America’s growing pot of capital drives long-term growth

TechCrunch

of GDP, while revenue from VC-backed companies accounts for 21%. However, most AI programs and documents are written in English, in which Latin America has a 56% proficiency rate. Investment dollars stretch far beyond business: In the United States, venture investment accounts for 0.2%

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