5 Common Entrepreneur Mistakes

By on October 9, 2014   /   Blog Post, business, Investment, PE/VC   /   Leave a comment
5 Common Entrepreneur Mistakes

The road to starting and building your own business is a minefield with possible mistakes at every step, believe me I know. One wrong move, one wrong partner or contract, and everything could come crashing down around you. Since most entrepreneurs tend to be “all in” when it comes to starting a business, if you are considering taking the first step perhaps you should pay attention to the following list of the five most common mistakes that entrepreneurs make and how to avoid them. If you fall into any of these traps, it could

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Top 5 Reasons why Venture Capital firms just don’t invest!

By on October 8, 2014   /   Blog Post, business, Crowdfunding, Investment, PE/VC   /   Leave a comment
Top 5 Reasons why Venture Capital firms just don't invest!

Venture Capital firms see a constant stream of start-ups telling them that they have developed a unique product that is going to disrupt their chosen market and deliver huge returns. To combat this, they will generally have developed a set of investment criteria that nine times out of ten will govern whether they decide to invest or not. To put it into context, a typical VC might review 2,000 or 3,000 plus ‘opportunities’ per annum and only invest in 10 or 15, while active angel investors might see 200-300 and invest in 4-5.  The odds

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