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Reflection on Local Angel Investment From Inside Out

Gust

This is a good time to reflect on my experience with locally based angel investment. I just finished with the fourth of our annual angel investment event for my local group based in Eugene and Corvallis, Oregon. So is that a good way to invest money, you might ask?

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What are the most valuable recommendations in order to raise money from VCs connected via Gust?

Gust

A wonderful resource for startups in fundraising mode that most people don’t know about is the Frank Peters Show , the only weekly podcast that is all about (and only about) the world of angel investing. Before you start entering your profile information, decide what language you would like to work in.

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A Behind-The-Scenes Look at How Investors Receive Your Pitch Deck

Entrepreneur's Handbook

A Very Honest Guide to Writing Your Fundraise Pitch Deck How to optimise yours for success Congratulations! You know you need a pitch deck to do this and so fire up your slide software of choice and crack your knuckles, ready to wow. I often see pitch decks positioning themselves as a Seed raise but realistically are at Pre-Seed.

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10 Things I Look for When Reading a Business Plan

Gust

It’s the end of May as I write this so I’ve just finished my annual April-May business plan marathon reading more than 100 business plans for my angel investment group and four different business plan contests. Bonus point) Don’t let the document get in the way. Don’t push adjectives.

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Gust Blog - Thoughts on startups by investors that fund them

Gust

For example, with any outside investment, you give up some ownership and control, and with bootstrapping your growth curve will likely be longer and more organic. Power Pitches. If you’re doing investment pitches, you should read this book. Power Pitches. June 17th, 2012. Read ‘Painting with Numbers.’

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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. Pitch your business idea at a competition to earn startup funding. Check out this list of pitching competitions. Angel investing and venture capital (VC).

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The 8 Biggest Fundraising Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make

Feedough

Of these, only 70,000 get angel investment, and less than 5,000 get venture capital. But fret not, we’ve listed down the eight biggest fundraising mistakes that you need to be wary of while approaching the investors, pitching to them, and signing contracts. Substandard Pitch Decks. That is, the remaining 5.92