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I have prepared a list of top 10 movies along a list of special mentions with 12 more movies. While we isolate ourselves at our homes enjoy these movies, stay at home, stay safe. So these are the motivational movies. inspirational movies for entrepreneurs or movies based on entrepreneurs or movies based on startups and startup movies.

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Top 10 movies every Entrepreneur must see

How to approach investors for your startup funding? What is the process of fund seeking for startups? What are the key components of your startup pitch?

To get an in depth understanding of startup funding check out: https://www.arnab.co/startup-funding-a-comprehensive-guide-for-entrepreneurs/

#startupfunding #investors #startups

Links for the startup funding series:
Part 1 - Pre-Requisites for Funding - https://youtu.be/B95lnT8-xcs
Part 2 - Sources of Funding - https://youtu.be/ZVcRvrt4mb4
Part 3 - Process of Funding - https://youtu.be/8Q0OzhcntjQ

If you need any help with your business planning and funding exercise feel free to contact the team at Bplan Experts (http://www.bplanexperts.com/) .

What are the essential components of your pitch?

Before approaching investors for funding, you must prepare your pitch.
The essential components of your pitch include a comprehensive business plan with projections of 5 years along with investment offering and estimated valuations. I have already uploaded a video on creating a business plan on my channel – https://youtu.be/9jlEfX0lct8

Along with the business plan you must have a well-designed investor deck which is a presentation of around 15 to 25 slides summarizing the business plan. The investor presentation comes in handy when you present in front of the investors.

Your pitch also needs to have a well drafted executive summary also called teaser summary. This is a 2 pager document summarizing the overall business plan. Teaser documents are usually used to initiate a formal communication with the investors.

You should also prepare an elevator pitch which is a 5 minute verbal summary of your business idea and the plan. It is called an elevator pitch because you should be able to pitch to someone over an elevator ride. Elevator pitch comes in very handy to pitch to investors when you meet them in events or conferences.

You must spend adequate time and effort researching, creating and preparing the components of the pitch before approaching the investors.

Once you have the pitch along with its components ready you should start approaching investors. You can meet investors in startup events or competitions. You can also proactively reach out to investors by sending them emails with the teaser document and follow up for a meeting. You can also reach out to investment forums or investment networks or get referrals from mentors.

The fund seeking process can be time consuming, difficult and challenging. You must understand that you will face a lot of rejection, but you will have to be relentless. Also ensure that you balance your time between fund seeking and running your business because without a running business there is no question of funding.

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How to approach investors for your startup funding?

What investors wont tell you about startup funding? Get insights from the investors perspective on startup funding. Understand how investors invest in a startup.

To get an in depth understanding of startup funding check out: https://www.arnab.co/startup-funding-a-comprehensive-guide-for-entrepreneurs/

#startupfunding #investors #startups

Links for the startup funding series:
Part 1 - Pre-Requisites for Funding - https://youtu.be/B95lnT8-xcs
Part 2 - Sources of Funding - https://youtu.be/ZVcRvrt4mb4
Part 3 - Process of Funding - https://youtu.be/8Q0OzhcntjQ

If you need any help with your business planning and funding exercise feel free to contact the team at Bplan Experts (http://www.bplanexperts.com/) .

It’s is also very important that you understand the investor psychology.

First is the investablity of your business. Entrepreneurs are passionate as they want to change the world or solve a problem but don’t expect the investors to be as passionate as you are about your business. The investors would invest in your startup primarily to make money.

Investors usually carry a portfolio of startups. So, it is natural for them to fund companies which are complementary to the startups already in their portfolio.

Investors tend to invest in a hot trend.

Investors look for a balance, a sweet spot on the competition scale.

One of the things the investors hate to hear is the “market share syndrome”. Often entrepreneurs pitch from the viewpoint of market shares.
Once you understand the psyche of the investors, you can optimize your pitch accordingly.

Now here are some of the things that investors won’t tell you.

Point number 1: You must understand that funding is a business transaction between the investors and the startup founders. Just like a startup would need funds from the investors, the investors are also eager to invest in lucrative startups. It is a symbiotic relationship.

Point number 2: Do not raise funding more than what you require.

Point number 3: Never raise money with an increased valuation.

Point number 4: When you raise funds, you are literally married to the investor.

Point number 5: It’s not just about the money. You must understand that you as a founder must gel with the investor. Your vision and goals must be aligned.

Which brings me to the next point. You must understand the responsibilities that come up with funding.

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What investors wont tell you about startup funding?

Where can you raise funds for your startup? What are the different modes of funding? What are the different sources of funding?

To get an in depth understanding of startup funding check out: https://www.arnab.co/startup-funding-a-comprehensive-guide-for-entrepreneurs/

#startupfunding #fundingsources #startups

Links for the startup funding series:
Part 1 - Pre-Requisites for Funding - https://youtu.be/B95lnT8-xcs
Part 2 - Sources of Funding - https://youtu.be/ZVcRvrt4mb4
Part 3 - Process of Funding - https://youtu.be/8Q0OzhcntjQ

If you need any help with your business planning and funding exercise feel free to contact the team at Bplan Experts (http://www.bplanexperts.com/) .

Let’s start with the different forms of funding.

Firstly, we have equity investments. This is definitely the most popular and most talked about avenue for startup funding. These investments are done in lieu of shares or equity in your startup.

Then we have the debt investment which would have a repayment timeline and incur interest rate. Debt investment are primarily in form of long term loans (personal or commercial) and short term loans in form of invoice debts and working capital loans.

The third form is royalty based investment. This a very interesting mode of funding. In lieu of funding you pay the investors a structured royalty which is a portion of the sales. The royalty may be of a limited timeline, variable rate or perpetuity based on the investment agreement.

Convertible bonds and convertible equity are also another form of funding. Under this mode the stakeholders would have an option to interchange between debt and equity investment based on a pre agreed terms and timelines.

Now let’s see what are the sources of funding.

I always recommend that you start with bootstrapping. Bootstrapping is when you put own money or borrow from friends and family to setup your business. Bootstrapping inculcates the entrepreneurial discipline and financial responsibility to run a lean business.

Crowd funding is also an option where you can raise funds through crowd funding platforms like Kickstarter but unfortunately Indian regulation only allows crowdfunding for some non-profit businesses.

Participating and winning Startup competitions can also help you to accumulate some funds along with gaining some credentials and as well as getting some media mentions.

These were the options for initial setup.

Then we have startup platforms like incubators and accelerators. These usually play a role in very early stage of your business primarily pre-revenue. Accelerators and incubators support the startups with a small amount of funding, mentorship, networking opportunities, resources and workspaces.

You should also research the government programs like subsidies, funding and grants that are available for your business sector and ensure you understand the parameters to qualify for these.

The third source of funding is from equity investors. Under this category you have the angel investors who would invest their own money and Venture Capital or VC firms, who manages funds aimed towards specific startup sectors and stages. For matured businesses there is Private Equity or PE firms.

The fourth source of funding is debt investors which is usually banks and commercial institutions. The crudest form of debt funding is through credit cards. I have interacted with a lot of founders who actually funded their initial business expenses through credit cards. I would not suggest this unless it’s a dire necessity. Because credit cards tend to have extremely high interest rates along with the personal liability to pay back. The second form of debt funding is personal loans. You can get a personal loan without a business plan. Personal loans would also have a personal liability to pay back and interest rates are comparatively higher than commercial loans. Which brings me to the next form of debt i.e. commercial loans. This is the most popular form of debt investment for businesses. Unfortunately commercial loans from banks and lending institutions is very difficult for a startup and usually requires collateral.

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Funding options for startups

What are the different stages of startup funding? Inception, seed stage, early stage, growth stage, bridge stage and exit.

To get an in depth understanding of startup funding check out: https://www.arnab.co/startup-funding-a-comprehensive-guide-for-entrepreneurs/

#startupfunding #fundingstages #startups

Links for the startup funding series:
Part 1 - Pre-Requisites for Funding - https://youtu.be/B95lnT8-xcs
Part 2 - Sources of Funding - https://youtu.be/ZVcRvrt4mb4
Part 3 - Process of Funding - https://youtu.be/8Q0OzhcntjQ

Let’s have a deeper look in to the different stages of equity based funding.
The inception stage is primarily focused on building the prototype or the minimum viable product and validating the business concept. It is almost impossible to raise funds at this stage unless you have a proven entrepreneurial record of creating a large business. So, I would suggest that you bootstrap during the inception stage.
Once you have established the feasibility of the business concept and created considerable traction for your business, it is now suitable for the seed stage. At this stage the investors would be expecting at a return of 15 to 20 times their investment over a period of 5 to 7 years. The seed stage is focused on building the core team, product optimization, exploring avenues for monetization.
Once you have created the footprint in the market the business qualifies for Early stage investment. An early stage investor usually looks at a return of 10 to 15 times. Early stage funding is primarily focused towards business expansion and increasing customer traction.
Once the business has established a solid market position, and is at a point of influx, the investment stages that follow are growth and expansion stages. The core focus of these phase are business expansion and scaling up. For these phases, investors usually expect 5 to 10x return.
The bridge or exit stage is usually of very large transactions and for companies with substantial valuation. These phases are focused on inorganic growth, mergers, buy outs, acquisitions and exit preparation for the business. During this phase investors usually look for a 3 to 5 x return on the capital invested.

If you need any help with your business planning and funding exercise feel free to contact the team at Bplan Experts (http://www.bplanexperts.com/) .

If you are an entrepreneur or an aspiring entrepreneur, you must have a look at Crazy About Startups. Get recent updates from the startup world, learn from experts and network with other fellow entrepreneurs, investors and mentors. And its all for free. Register today!! at https://www.crazyaboutstartups.com and download the android app at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crazy.about.startups&hl=en_US

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What are the stages of startup funding?

What do investors look for in a startup? Let us understand what do investors look for before investing. What are the investment criteria from the investors point of view that drives an investment?

To get an in depth understanding of startup funding check out: https://www.arnab.co/startup-funding-a-comprehensive-guide-for-entrepreneurs/

This video is a part of the video on the Process of Funding - https://youtu.be/8Q0OzhcntjQ (Full Video Link)

#startupfunding #investors #startups

The starting point is definitely the idea and its potential. The idea must be feasible, scalable, unique, innovative and must have a market opportunity.
The investors also focus on the business including the credibility and credential of the core team and their ability to execute the idea. The business model and revenue model along with your positioning, pricing and cost structures are equally important.
Investors not only focus on the present but also the future potential of the business which can be showcased through a well drafted business plan which includes the business strategies, the usage of funds, value proposition and the exit strategy.
Along with all of these the most important point that the investors look for is the return on investment. It is important that the investors feel confident of the investment proposition and are convinced that they will be able to earn back their investments.

Here are the links to 3 part video series on Startup Funding:
Part 1 - Pre-Requisites for Funding - https://youtu.be/B95lnT8-xcs
Part 2 - Sources of Funding - https://youtu.be/ZVcRvrt4mb4
Part 3 - Process of Funding - https://youtu.be/8Q0OzhcntjQ

If you need any help with your business planning and funding exercise feel free to contact the team at Bplan Experts (http://www.bplanexperts.com/) .

If you are an entrepreneur or an aspiring entrepreneur, you must have a look at Crazy About Startups. Get recent updates from the startup world, learn from experts and network with other fellow entrepreneurs, investors and mentors. And its all for free. Register today!! at https://www.crazyaboutstartups.com and download the android app at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crazy.about.startups&hl=en_US
Check out my blog at: http://www.arnab.co

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What do Investors look for in a Startup?

How do you raise funds for your startups? What do investors look into before funding? How do investors invest in a startup? What do you need to raise funds?

To get an in depth understanding of startup funding check out: https://www.arnab.co/startup-funding-a-comprehensive-guide-for-entrepreneurs/

This is in continuation to the previous video and is the third and final part to the 3 part series on Startup funding.

Here are the links to the earlier parts:
Part 1 - Pre-Requisites for Funding - https://youtu.be/B95lnT8-xcs
Part 2 - Sources of Funding - https://youtu.be/ZVcRvrt4mb4
Part 3 - Process of Funding - https://youtu.be/8Q0OzhcntjQ

#startupfunding #fundraising #fundseeking

In this video I am going to talk about how you can raise funds, give you an overview on the investment psychology and methodology from an investors point of view. I will also cover the essential components of your pitch and steps to raise funding for your startup.

Here's a link to my video on Business Planning - https://youtu.be/9jlEfX0lct8

If you need any help with your business planning and funding exercise feel free to contact the team at Bplan Experts (http://www.bplanexperts.com/) .

If you are an entrepreneur or an aspiring entrepreneur, you must have a look at Crazy About Startups. Get recent updates from the startup world, learn from experts and network with other fellow entrepreneurs, investors and mentors. And its all for free. Register today!! at https://www.crazyaboutstartups.com and download the android app at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crazy.about.startups&hl=en_US
Check out my blog at: http://www.arnab.co

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How to Raise Startup Funding - Process of Funding - Part 3 (Startup Funding)

What are the sources of startup funding? Where can we get funds for our startups from? What are the different stages of funding? What kind of returns do investors look for? This is in continuation to the previous video and is the second part to the 3 part series on Startup funding.

To get an in depth understanding of startup funding check out: https://www.arnab.co/startup-funding-a-comprehensive-guide-for-entrepreneurs/

Part 1 - Pre-Requisites for Funding - https://youtu.be/B95lnT8-xcs
Part 2 - Sources of Funding - https://youtu.be/ZVcRvrt4mb4
Part 3 - Process of Funding - https://youtu.be/8Q0OzhcntjQ

Here is the link for the first part: https://youtu.be/B95lnT8-xcs

#startupfunding #fundraising #fundseeking

In this video I am going to talk about the different forms and modes of funding through which startups can raise funding. I will also talk about the different sources of funding (Equity funding, Angel investors, Venture Capitals, Private Equity, Debt Funding, Crowdfunding) along with the stages of startup funding (Bootstrapping, Inception, Series A Funding, Early Stage funding, Series B funding, Series C funding) and expected returns.

If you need any help with your business planning and funding exercise feel free to contact the team at Bplan Experts (http://www.bplanexperts.com/) .

If you are an entrepreneur or an aspiring entrepreneur, you must have a look at Crazy About Startups. Get recent updates from the startup world, learn from experts and network with other fellow entrepreneurs, investors and mentors. And its all for free. Register today!! at https://www.crazyaboutstartups.com and download the android app at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crazy.about.startups&hl=en_US
Check out by blog at: http://www.arnab.co

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What are the different Sources of Funding - Part 2 (Startup Funding)

Startup funding is an extensive topic to I am going to cover this over a three part video. This is the first part of the startup funding series.

To get an in depth understanding of startup funding check out: https://www.arnab.co/startup-funding-a-comprehensive-guide-for-entrepreneurs/

#startupfunding #fundraising #fundseeking

Part 1 - Pre-Requisites for Funding - https://youtu.be/B95lnT8-xcs
Part 2 - Sources of Funding - https://youtu.be/ZVcRvrt4mb4
Part 3 - Process of Funding - https://youtu.be/8Q0OzhcntjQ

In this video I am going to talk about things to consider before you start your fund seeking exercise, reasons to look for funding and few do's and donts of startup funding.

If you need any help with your business planning and funding exercise feel free to contact the team at Bplan Experts (http://www.bplanexperts.com/) .

If you are an entrepreneur or an aspiring entrepreneur, you must have a look at Crazy About Startups. Get recent updates from the startup world, learn from experts and network with other fellow entrepreneurs, investors and mentors. And its all for free. Register today!! at https://www.crazyaboutstartups.com and download the android app at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crazy.about.startups&hl=en_US

Check out by blog at: http://www.arnab.co

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Startup Funding Basics - Pre-Requisites of Funding - Part 1 (Startup Funding)

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