Comments on: What Is “Seed” Money?

By: VCs Finding Seed Financing More Attractive | Venture Hype

VCs Finding Seed Financing More Attractive | Venture Hype — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 08:52:49 +0000

[...] VCs have committed themselves to Series A type funding. As investments are starting to heat up, “seed” financing is drawing more of the VC crowd. [...]

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By: Angel Investing Glossary | Venture Hype

Angel Investing Glossary | Venture Hype — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:54:24 +0000

[...] Seed Capital (also known as “seed money”): The funds required to start a business. Usually provided by friends, family, founder(s) of a company, or angels. [...]

By: InNOVAcorp: An Exceptional Incubator and How It Is Run | Venture Hype

InNOVAcorp: An Exceptional Incubator and How It Is Run | Venture Hype — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:42:51 +0000

[...] took place in 5 geographical zones across the province. The award package for zone winners includes seed capital and in-kind contributions for the development of startup [...]

By: The Hyper Team @ Venture Hype

The Hyper Team @ Venture Hype — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:45:58 +0000

According to Dr. Scott Shane's findings, successful angels expect a 30x payoff, and 45.5% of investors expect at least 10x. To receive such payoffs, it certainly helps if angels can bring more than money to the table.

By: The Hyper Team @ Venture Hype

The Hyper Team @ Venture Hype — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 07:45:58 +0000

According to Dr. Scott Shane's findings, successful angels expect a 30x payoff of invested capital. And 45.5% of investors expect at least 10x return. To receive such payoffs, it certainly helps if angels can bring more than money to the table.

By: tongyun

tongyun — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:45:34 +0000

Thoreau had it right when he talked about the seed and the potential growth that can spring forth. If you consider how small a mustard seed is and then look at the tree that comes forth, you can only hope that your seed money multiplies to the same extent. Along with the seed money or capital, angel investors can also aid the growth through their expertise and nurturing. Great things can happen given the time and proper care.

By: If Passion Was Marketable, Entrepreneurs Would Never Have to Plan | Venture Hype

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:13:03 +0000

[...] angel investors operating throughout the world, there are many more wannabe entrepreneurs seeking seed money. Time is a premium and you shouldn’t grant just anyone an audience. You should seek entrepreneurs [...]

By: Vision Is the Foundation of Entrepreneurship | Venture Hype

Vision Is the Foundation of Entrepreneurship | Venture Hype — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:00:35 +0000

[...] are likely to be somewhat picky when it comes to the companies that you financially support through seed stage investing. Entrepreneurs are going to offer you all sorts of different opportunities in a [...]

By: The Hyper Team @ Venture Hype

The Hyper Team @ Venture Hype — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:03:18 +0000

Like our reply to sybil, you may find a list of basic terms here. We'll update it regularly. Hope you find it useful.