Many first-time entrepreneurs become discouraged when they realize how challenging it can be to raise capital for their business. Closing a round can often take months, and that’s if you’re lucky and can convince people to invest in your business. But don’t give up. When the going gets tough, break open your Rolodex and get … Read more
1. Raising Capital is Hard Work This might sound obvious, but in this day of highly publicized deal-making many have the impression that all you need to do is hang out a shingle and watch the investment capital pour in. If your previous company was Twitter or Facebook, that might be true. But in 99% … Read more
Come join us and our co-host TechZulu on October 28th at 8 PM at CoLoft in Santa Monica for a panel that promises to be intriguing for both entrepreneurs and investors. Our very own CEO Eric M. Jackson will moderate a panel that will feature start-up lawyer Scott Edward Walker of Walker Corporate Law Group, … Read more
Convertible notes tend to be issued at a startup’s early stages and act as a bridge to their Series A financing round, at which point the convertible note turns into shares of equity.
