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Ep. 182 – Seed Funding 101: How Equity Valuations Work, Part 3

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SIBP-Blog-NEW-5If you have an early-stage company that is looking for seed funding, you’re going to be talking to a lot of investors. Understand what those venture capital firms and angel investors need to see from you, and your odds of reaching a funding deal increase dramatically. Fail to find that alignment, and getting the financial backing you’re looking for will be virtually impossible. Thankfully, you always have at least one thing in common: Money.

In this episode, host and business coach Tom Ryan continues his explanation of the valuation process, shining a light on it from the investor’s point of view. As always, Tom is joined by co-host and producer Jason Pyles. Continue reading →

Ep. 181 – Seed Funding 101: How Equity Valuations Work Part 2

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SIBP-Blog-NEW-4If there’s one thing both keen-eyed investors and funding-hungry startups have in common, it’s their interest in making money. It’s this common interest that allows a company that is little more than an idea to find the seed capital needed to become a real-world business. But how does this process of discovering the value of a yet-to-exist business actually work?

In today’s episode, host and business coach Tom Ryan explains the alignment of interests between people with money and the entrepreneurs who need cash. As always, Tom is joined by co-host and producer Jason Pyles. Continue reading →

Ep. 180 – Seed Funding 101: How Equity Valuations Work Part 1

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SIBP-Blog-NEW-3When you’re talking about equity-based funding, valuations are where the rubber meets the road. In order to buy a piece of a business, you first have to establish an overall value for that business. That can be tricky, because equity-based valuations aren’t always as scientific as you might expect. How can a business that has not yet done much of anything have a measurable value?

In today’s episode, host and business coach Tom Ryan explains the basic concepts behind equity valuations. As always, Tom is joined by co-host and producer Jason Pyles. Continue reading →

Ep. 179 – Seed Funding 101: Equity Basics

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SIBP-Blog-NEW-2Equity-based finance is the most common instrument used in seed-stage funding. It’s also one of the trickiest kinds of funding, because equity is all about ownership. Selling equity may be a relatively easy way raise some much-needed funds, but it comes at a cost. When someone buys a piece of your company, they also gain a legally enforceable right to have a say in the direction of the business. A great business can suffer, or even fail, due to a bad equity partnership.

In today’s episode, host and business coach Tom Ryan further explores the topic of seed funding, focusing on the major considerations for equity-based fundraising. As always, Tom is joined by co-host and producer Jason Pyles. Continue reading →