Raising Venture Capital

Raising Venture Capital Video

This is a really good video on raising venture capital. Two venture capital professionals discuss what it takes to find receive venture capital and how a startup should look for it.


They offer seven tips for entrepreneurs seeking venture capital:

1. Make sure your idea is unique, and marketable.
2. Focus on a simple, concise business plan.
3. Be honest and realistic with investors.
4. Be patient, raising capital takes time and lots of it.
   
5. Set goals beyond development stage, consider costs after first-round financing such as infrastructure and marketing.
6. Learn from experienced people in the industry.
   
7. Interview the interviewer as much as they interview you. You will be working with the venture capital firm for a long time, so make sure their style works for you rather than grabbing the first offer.
   

Permanent Link: Raising Venture Capital

Tags: Venture capital, venture capital funding, venture capital videos, venture capital finance, raising venture capital

Link to This Resource: Raising Venture Capital

http://privateequityblogger.com/2008/08/raising-venture-capital.html