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Avoiding venture capital/angle funding?

Discussion in 'General Business' started by BulbIdeas, Mar 2, 2009.

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    I can see myself having a startup in about a year or two, getting there. Like most, if not all -- startups takes funding from angle/venture capital. I know that basically cuts your ownership of the company. If there another way to get funding and keep your ownership? Or how much % of the company should i lock to myself and why?

    Thanks
     
    BulbIdeas, Mar 2, 2009 IP
  2. AcuMarketing

    AcuMarketing Peon

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    How about trying to research and see if there are any government grants for you to use?

    It's FREE money which you don't have to pay back and you retain 100% rights to your company :)
     
    AcuMarketing, Mar 2, 2009 IP
  3. Nick_Mayhem

    Nick_Mayhem Notable Member

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    Or just work bit harder and get your money yourself. I personally don't even prefer a bank loan.

    Peace of mind is also necessary for doing better business.
     
    Nick_Mayhem, Mar 4, 2009 IP
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    mentos Prominent Member

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    If you don't want to give your company share to investor.Then you should look for government funding.But based on my own experience,it take years to get the fund approved by the government.
    The other way,is take out a loan from bank.
     
    mentos, Mar 5, 2009 IP
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    that is a tough question
    we were recently offered some money for one of our online business ideas. It was completly unsolicited, so it was a suprise.

    We are probably going to turn it down.

    to get partner you want someone you can benifit from more than financially. Hopefully you can find someone with money and experience or money and the contacts you need
     
    jasmor81, Mar 8, 2009 IP