5 Friends and family, angels, venture capital, or strategic?
This chapter covers
- What are the prime funding sources for your brand-spanking-new startup?
- When attempting to raise from friends and family, will it be smooth sailing or choppy waters?
- Do you know when it makes sense to call on angel investors?
- Strategic investors can be a good source or not. Are you clear on their ups and downs?
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