Episode 35: Where does the money come from? Corporate Finance 101

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Getting the capital you need to grow your business can be overwhelming, and sometimes even daunting. Our guest today is going to break down the different options that are available and guide you through which ones might be best for your business. He's an expert in corporate finance and has a background as a corporate banker having successfully completed dozens of mergers and helped many business owners find success.

The Conversation:

• 9:09 - Equity 101 - Round 1: Relationships. Where to start looking for equity partners during the early stages of your idea and why your network is one of your most important assets.
• 13:06 - What to know about risk and return.
• 16:10 - Round 2: The seed round. You now have a tangible product or service. Let’s look at Angel Investing and other high net-worth individuals.
• 19:02 - Round 3: Series A. You have an operating business that's proven to be successful, and now you need to scale up
• 21:40 - Round 4: Venture Capital. “You’re in the big leagues now!” From$100k to $100million, what you need to know about finding someone to partner with.
• 25:47 - Representation - How to hire an adviser, such as an investment banker to represent your company in order to get funding.
• 28:31 - Governance: What comes with the money?  It's not just about the price of the capital. What else should you be looking out for?
• 34:47 - The Final Round: The Exit Strategy - Buyout firms, private equity firms, and more.
• 37:07 - Why do companies go public?

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