Have you ever thought about pursuing outside investment to grow your business? There's a lot of hype surrounding venture capital and startup investing. Let's look beyond the high-profile media examples like Theranos and WeWork. As a business owner, you already have to do a lot of work when building and scaling your business. What does this mean if you're looking to grow your business quicker and are considering taking on capital? Do you have the right kind of company that can accept outside capital and provide a return to investors?
This session will give you insight into how the world of private investment operates. You'll learn about the different types of early-stage investors, how they typically work with companies, the importance of a proper strategy, and how advisors differ from service providers. We'll also delve into the significance of your cap table, capitalization, growth strategy, and why deal terms are more complex than they may seem.
Pursuing outside capital isn't the right fit for most businesses. We'll have an honest EO-level conversation about when and where outside capital might be suitable, and the pros and cons of pursuing this approach.