Enkele duidelijke en harde lessen m.b.t. venture capital

What are the chances of finding an investor? YOUR CHANCES WILL RISE IF YOU USE COMMON SENSE Zaterdag 5-2-2011 Many times, startups ask me what are the chances of finding an investor. But typical startup chances are a meaningless number. Chances of funding are dependent on the startup. Here some reasons why most start-ups don't attract funding: - 5 pct are crooks - 5 pct are psychopaths - 20 pct are "intellectually challenged" and will never understand simple rules of business - 20 pct make beginner's mistakes like choosing the wrong legal entity (sole proprietor, foundation, etc) and confusing a product description with a business plan plan. Before they have learned this basic stuff and get the attention of real investors, they have run out of gas. - 45 pct think incorrectly that a great idea gives them a right to funding. Main problem here is arrogance. - 5 pct can be a serious investment opportunity. Of this 5 pct, 1 pct closes a deal with an investor, 1 ...