More and more startups are getting seed funding these days and have for a number of years. That’s a good thing. Below we’ll discuss some of the reasons for this phenomenon. But at least partially as a result of this good fortune for software, SaaS and other startups, a second phenomenon has occurred along with […]
7 Reasons that VC Said No to your Startup
Raising money is the “Holy Grail” early milestone for a great many entrepreneurs leading software and hardware companies. Even though I’ve been in that position and have done it myself, I’ve always found this phenomenon a bit curious. There is a romantic element to the successful raising of funds – someone loves me (my company)! […]
SaaS Startup: 5 Key Bootstrapping vs. Fundraising Considerations
One of the very first critical decisions for a SaaS startup is deciding whether to seeking outside funding from Angels or VCs – or fund initially through a bootstrap approach. There are many factors that should be considered in this decision, some of which are the specifics of the market you are entering, your own […]
Strategic Fundraising Decisions
Almost every company goes through it, except for the fortunate few. Some people have gone through it multiple times. While never easy, raising money for a second or third company (assuming success the first time!) is a picnic, compared to the first time. Let’s look at what I refer to as strategic fundraising: The questions […]
