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Investing in Startups: 10 Checks Before Your First Deal

Investing in Startups: 10 Checks Before Your First Deal

Getting started with investing can be overwhelming, and most of the information you can find is full of useless jargon. To help you get…
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1) The Problem–Analysing Your First Investment

1) The Problem–Analysing Your First Investment

The first thing to understand in a startup is what problem they are trying to solve.
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2) The Solution — Does It Solve The Problem And Can We Make Money Doing So?

2) The Solution — Does It Solve The Problem And Can We Make Money D...

Once the problem is identified, it’s time to look what solution the startup has come up with.
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3) The Market — Who Is Going to Buy the Solution?

3) The Market — Who Is Going to Buy the Solution?

The market is a key element in whether or not the startup becomes successful.
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4) The Competition — How Does the Startup Stand Out from the Crowd?

4) The Competition — How Does the Startup Stand Out from the Crowd?

An awesome product and a promising market won’t cut it if there is someone already doing the exact same thing. It is crucial to understand…
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5) The Team — Who Are the People Behind the Scenes?

5) The Team — Who Are the People Behind the Scenes?

The team is the driving force behind any company and it is true especially in startups, which are expected to grow faster than regular…
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6) The Traction — Is the Startup Gaining Momentum?

6) The Traction — Is the Startup Gaining Momentum?

Before you make a decision to invest in a startup, one of the key indicators you should look at is traction.
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7) The Use of Funds — What Will They Do With Your Money?

7) The Use of Funds — What Will They Do With Your Money?

Before investing in a startup, you might be wondering, why do they even need the funding and what will they use the money for? You are…
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8) Exit Strategy — How Will You Get Your Money Back?

8) Exit Strategy — How Will You Get Your Money Back?

There are different ways an investor can cash out, which depend on the chosen exit strategy.
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9) The Risk — What are the risks you are taking?

9) The Risk — What are the risks you are taking?

Startup investing comes with a high-risk, high-potential-reward. It is important to understand all the risks related to startup investing.
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10) The Deal — What Types of Deals Are There?

10) The Deal — What Types of Deals Are There?

Once you have found a startup you’d like to invest in, it’s time to understand the deal. Therefore, it’s useful to know the different types…
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