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Another option is to go to one of
many directories of venture capital firms. These directories typically include addresses, phone numbers and emails, along with
geographical areas of interest and
types of investment that each is seeking. Most businesses can narrow down their list of prospective investors to several hundred venture capital firms this way. And again
entrepreneur is faced with
prospect of sending out written material for each one, and waiting for a response.
A third option is to take a more proactive approach. Savvy entrepreneurs identify
best prospects themselves from a number of reliable sources. They get introductions where possible. They learn everything they can about their target investors, and then go after it. Typically a phone call is
first contact, not an anonymous executive summary. Knowing that you are calling your best prospects, you know too that they are open to hearing from you. You have names, you have investment histories, you have everything in hand to make a real connection with
target investors.
Getting your company financed is one of
hardest things you will ever do as an entrepreneur. It can be hugely frustrating, disappointing and genuinely discouraging. But lots of entrepreneurs do it. And so can you. Get
“No’s” out of
way and go for “Yes!” The exhilaration of
handshake sealing
deal is unlike any other transaction in business. Go for it.
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