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What percentage of a Series A round is typically invested by the lead investor?

This is changing as the whole world of venture/angel/seed funding is rapidly morphing, but typically a ‘real’ Series A round is small enough for one traditional venture fund to do the whole thing itself. Very occasionally, they might split it with another fund, but that would probably be the exception. What we are often seeing, […]
David S. Rose
David S. Rose , Founder and CEO , GUST INC.
17 Nov 2013
Startup Strategies: The Strategic and Financial Significance of Intellectual Property

Your Venture Is All About You, Not Your Invention

If you expect to succeed in the thrill-a-minute, roller coaster ride of a startup, let me assure you it takes more than a good idea, a rich uncle, and luck. In fact, the idea is often the least important part of the equation. Most investors tell me that they look at the people first, the […]
Martin Zwilling
Martin Zwilling , Founder and CEO , Startup Professionals
17 Nov 2013
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How to Pitch Investors and Get Funded Webinar

Wondering how to get investors’ attention or how to deliver a perfect pitch? Gust has teamed up with LivePlan to equip you with the best tips for pitching investors and expert advice to increase your chances of getting funded. Join us for this revealing webinar, How to Pitch and Get Funded, on November 20th at 1pm […]
Ilana Grossman
Ilana Grossman , Chief Marketing Officer , GUST INC.
15 Nov 2013
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What should you know in order to start a crowdfunding startup in US?

Equity-based crowdfunding (that is, providing regular people with the opportunity to purchase stock in private companies) will not be legal in the US until the first quarter of 2013 at the earliest. At that time, any company planning to operate as a “funding portal” will have to comply with an extensive set of rules and regulations […]
David S. Rose
David S. Rose , Founder and CEO , GUST INC.
14 Nov 2013
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Startups: A Verbal Wave at Social Media Means Diddly

Startups: Investors expect new marketing. The fundamentals still apply but tools and realities are different now. If you don’t understand the broader implications of social media, content marketing, curation, engagement, and relationships, then you desperately need a great reason why not. And don’t think you can just wave your hands at it.  You have to […]
Tim Berry
Tim Berry , Founder , Palo Alto Software
12 Nov 2013
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