Proceed With Caution Selecting Startup Investments

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3975 days ago

Investing in entrepreneurs and startups is a fun but different world from investing in conventional stocks, bonds, and commodities. First of all, it’s more of an investment in people than in a business, since the startup is usually an idea barely half-baked when they need your money. Secondly, the risk is very high, since as many as 90% of startups fail in the first five years.

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Written by BizRock
3975 days ago

To invest in entrepreneurs and startups, it’s helpful to understand it’s more of an investment in people than in a business, since the startup is usually an idea barely half-baked when they need your money.Really useful things to know,thank you.

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