Ask YC: Your VCs &/or Angel Investors of choice

#1

Post by nikpay » Fri, May 30, 2008, 4:13 PM UTC

Which VCs or Angel Investors will you go to if you are looking for funding for your start-up? (offer a list of +5)

Re: Ask YC: Your VCs &/or Angel Investors of choice

#2

Post by len » Fri, May 30, 2008, 6:18 PM UTC

In order to raise money you need to have a personal relationship with the respective funders. This is not a system you just waltz into and get capital all of a sudden.

Obviously, you try to get money from top tier firms and people. However, everyone's personal list of connections is different - resulting in different firms taking precedence.

If you are trying to raise money use your network. See who can refer you and at the same time back up your reputation.

Re: Ask YC: Your VCs &/or Angel Investors of choice

#3

Post by nikpay » Fri, May 30, 2008, 8:22 PM UTC

len wrote: post #2

In order to raise money you need to have a personal relationship with the respective funders. This is not a system you just waltz into and get capital all of a sudden. Obviously, you try to get money from top tier firms and people. However, everyone's personal list of connections is different - resulting in different firms taking precedence. If you are trying to raise money use your network. See who can refer you and…

Thanks for the comment, but I do not think that's an absolute requirement. I have reviewed the trends on investing alot recently.