What startups should look for in an investor

Posted by stephenswebbel under Finance
From http://www.businessinsider.com.au 3067 days ago

For entrepreneurs looking to grow their business, fundraising is a common path to take.

But to ensure the business is pushed in the right direction, it’s important that investors aligned with the company’s vision are brought on board.

Alejandro Cremades, author of “The Art of Startup Fundraising” explores the ins and outs of fundraising for entrprenuers, including tips on what to look for in an investor.

According to Cremades there are three keys to landing a good investor: Know who you do (and don’t) want as an investor, know how to screen an investor, and know how to converse with investors effectively and efficiently.