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Brad Feld on Raising Capital

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Explore the world of venture financing. Learn if venture capital is right for your business, and discover where to locate and secure investors.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Raising venture capital
1. Understanding Potential Stakeholders
  • Friends or family
  • Angel investors
  • Crowdfunding
  • Venture capitalists or firms
2. Raising Money
  • Understanding your needs
  • Preparing your materials
  • Finding a ventural capital firm
3. Understanding a Term Sheet
  • Economic terms
  • Control terms
  • Other stuff
4. Understanding Debt
  • Convertible debt
  • Conversion metrics
5. Best Practices and Issues to Avoid
  • Asking for nondisclosure agreements
  • Dealing with patents
  • Accepting a no
  • Avoiding spam
  • Knowing your stage
Conclusion
  • Next steps

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Brad Feld

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