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5 Common Funding SourcesFor Start-Ups & Business Growth

Dave Lavinsky — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000

If you want to be successful in business, it is crucial to determine when, where, and how to obtain the funding you need. Whether you’re launching a startup or expanding operations, understanding your options is key to success. In this article, we’ll explore five key funding options, helping you find the one that best suits […]

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Why ‘Value Attribution’ is Critical in Raising Funding

Dave Lavinsky — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 13:56:25 +0000

What is Value Attribution Bias? Value attribution bias refers to the tendency to overestimate the value or quality of an item, person, or decision based solely on our perception of its worth or status. In 2007, the Washington Post conducted an incredible experiment. The Post had world renowned violinist Joshua Bell play music in a […]

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How To Raise Funding with Milestones

Dave Lavinsky — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 16:22:55 +0000

I wish I could just say that if you do X, Y & Z, you’ll magically raise millions of dollars for your venture. But unfortunately, that’s not how raising capital works. One key reason for this is that most funding sources, like banks and investors (such as angel investors or venture capitalists), are essentially professional […]

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The 5 Key Stages of Equity Funding

Dave Lavinsky — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 06:30:03 +0000

When seeking equity investments, the source of capital is, for the most part, tied to the stage of capital being raised. You see, equity capital is raised in stages or rounds. The five main stages of investment include the following: 1. Pre-Seed Funding 2. Seed Funding 3. Early Stage Investment (Series A & B) 4. […]

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How to Write a Business Plan for Raising Venture Capital

Dave Lavinsky — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 11:19:26 +0000

Are you looking for VC funding or funding from other potential investors? You need a good business idea – and an excellent business plan. Business planning and raising capital go hand-in-hand. A venture capital business plan is required for attracting a venture capital firm. And the desire to raise capital (whether from an individual “angel” […]

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