Funding

Thursday, 01 April 2010

What do people really mean when they talk about a company being “investor ready”?

As you think through the process just keep asking yourself: What would I want to know about this business before becoming a partner in it? by Doron Ben-Meir

Is it my paranoia or are there fewer VC firms in the market?

Unfortunately it's not just your paranoia – there are fewer VC firms in the market today than there were five to 10 years ago. by Doron Ben-Meir

A couple of our key investors are getting aggressive at board meetings. Help!

The most effective solution to boardroom disputes is more sales! Conversely, the most likely catalyst for boardroom acrimony is the reverse. by Doron Ben-Meir

Should I accept funding on a month-by-month basis?

The worry is that if a management team doesn’t know from month to month whether or not the business will have sufficient cash to operate, it becomes paralysed. by Doren Ben-Meir

When an investor looks at a management team, how does he decide if it’s A, B or C grade?

Before seeking investment capital, take an honest look at your operation and ask yourself if you have the organisational maturity to grow your business. by Doron Ben-Meir

A minority investor wants to stop us raising equity capital. What do we do?

Just like a pre-nuptial agreement, shareholder agreements' have their greatest impact when things go wrong. Unfortunately, particularly in early stage investing, they often do! by Doron Ben-Meir

Our cash is running out and our shareholders don't have the funds. What can we do?

The cruel reality of early stage investing is that there is no credit for past investment... there is only credit for business performance. by Doron Ben-Meir

Which is more important - investor funds or entrepreneurial innovation?

The extent of control over the company required by investors can sometimes suggest that the investor thinks they knows more about running the business than the founder. by Doron Ben-Meir

Which investor should I go with?

The more heads with relevant experience on your side the better... you're not in it to be a hero, you are trying to build a business. by Doron Ben-Meir

What are the do's and don'ts of smart company boards?

Here by Doron Ben-Meir

What issues should I look at when securing a licence agreement?

If the enterprise value of your business will be substantial, it may be worth conducting your own infringement search to increase your confidence that third party infringement action is unlikely. by Doron Ben-Meir