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Informationen zum Autor ALEJANDRO CREMADES leads the vision and execution for Onevest as its cofounder and executive chairman. The Onevest ecosystem supports founders and investors in building successful ventures. Onevest provides technology products to connect founders, investors, advisors, and influencers in the entrepreneurship community seamlessly and easily. Klappentext Startup money is moving online, and this guide shows you how it works.The Art of Startup Fundraising takes a fresh look at raising money for startups, with a focus on the changing face of startup finance. New regulations are making the old go-to advice less relevant, as startup money is increasingly moving online. These new waters are all but uncharted--and founders need an accessible guide. This book helps you navigate the online world of startup fundraising with easy-to-follow explanations and expert perspective on the new digital world of finance. You'll find tips and tricks on raising money and investing in startups from early stage to growth stage, and develop a clear strategy based on the new realities surrounding today's startup landscape.The finance world is in a massive state of flux. Changes are occurring at an increasing pace in all sectors, but few more intensely than the startup sphere. When the paradigm changes, your processes must change with it. This book shows you how startup funding works, with expert coaching toward the new rules on the field.* Learn how the JOBS Act impacts the fundraising model* Gain insight on startups from early stage to growth stage* Find the money you need to get your venture going* Craft your pitch and optimize the strategy* Build momentum* Identify the right investors* Avoid the common mistakesDon't rely on the "how we did it" tales from superstar startups, as these stories are unique and applied to exceptional scenarios. The game has changed, and playing by the old rules only gets you left behind. Whether you're founding a startup or looking to invest, The Art of Startup Fundraising provides the up-to-the-minute guidance you need. Zusammenfassung Startup money is moving online, and this guide shows you how it works. The Art of Startup Fundraising takes a fresh look at raising money for startups, with a focus on the changing face of startup finance. New regulations are making the old go-to advice less relevant, as startup money is increasingly moving online. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword by Barbara Corcoran xiii Acknowledgments xvii 1 Everything Started with Onevest 1 2 Raising Capital for Your Startup 5 Speeding Up the Machine 5 It's Not as Easy as Reading an Article on TechCrunch 6 The 18- to 24-Month Plan 7 Milestones 8 Breaking Even 9 Expectations of Investors 9 Outperform the Competition 11 Marketing 12 Storytelling 13 Leveraging Help 15 Divide and Conquer 16 The Rollercoaster of Emotions 17 Learn to Love Rejection 18 Connect the Dots 19 The Pros and Cons of Raising Capital 21 Don't Underestimate the Need for Capital 22 3 Setting Yourself Up for Success 25 Investors Don't Want to Invest 25 The Core of Your Business 26 Experienced and Talented Management 27 Organize Your Corporate Structure with a Legal Team 28 Helpful Advisors 29 Building Momentum 31 Team Alignment 31 Show Your Competitive Advantage 32 Know Your Terms 33 Vision 34 Attracting Investors Requires Patience 35 4 Crafting the Pitch 37 The Business Plan Problem 37 Get the Message Straight and Your Team behind It 38 The Elevator Pitch 40 The Pitch Deck 41 Awesome, Effective Pitch Deck Design 43 The One Pager 45 5 The Due Diligence Package 47 The Interview and the Vis...
