SGC Angels

  Obtaining funding is often the most excruciating yet necessary step a startup will take. It is essential to formulate an incredible vision with a team that believes in the mission, but an investor rarely makes a final investment decision based solely on their heart. Investors make investment decisions based on a disciplined framework called an investment thesis. An investment thesis is a set of disciplined guidelines regarding what type of company, what sector of the economy, and what kind of growth trajectory they are willing to wrap their capital around.     For the entrepreneur, knowing and being in alignment with an investment thesis for startup capital is not only a wise positioning move- it’s a strategic necessity. We will look at what an investment thesis is and how you can position your startup vision to a funding partner.     What Is an Investment Thesis for Startup Funding?     An investment thesis for startup financing is simply a guidi...

  For every startup founder, raising money is not so much about a great pitch— it's about valuation. Investors need to understand what your company is worth now and how much it might be worth tomorrow. The figure that comes with your startup's valuation can open the door to capital—or shut it. But many founders do not realize how deeply valuation determines funding possibilities.     In this bl og , we’ll explore how valuation impacts investor decisions regarding funding for startup business and how founders can strategically position themselves to maximize funding potential.     Why Startup Valuation Matters     Valuation is essentially a translation of your startup’s story into numbers. It tells investors:   How much equity they’ll get for their money.   Whether your company can scale profitably.   How much risk they’re taking relative to potential returns.   A valuation that is too high will encourage founder confidence...