You see a lot of these startups that have raised a seed round and now they’re ready for their next round, what do you think are some of the biggest challenges they face when they go out to raise those follow-on rounds of funding? What mistakes do you see people making? Hall Martin; Investor Connect I wonder if they’re mistakes … Read More
Venture Capital Firm Investment in Entertainment Companies
Investment in “entertainment” (worded as such) is tough to explain and guide. Appreciate that the production of entertainment (a film, music, or game) is a creative asset and rarely considered the opportunity in wealth might invest – generally that’s considered financing and we shared a bit about getting a film financed, as an example, here. Note, investors seek a return … Read More
OMG Startups: Earning an Investor is the Same as Earning Media
Next week, for Austin Startup Week, I’m hosting Austin American-Statesman Technology writer and I Love You So Much podcast host, Omar Gallaga, Melinda Garvey, Magazine Publisher and Owner, ATX Woman, and Storytelling for Entrepreneurs’ Lyn Graft, Film and Video Producer, in a discussion of the role of media in tech (RSVP HERE). We wanted to put together an atypical panel for entrepreneurs; rather than just … Read More
The Notable Angel Investors in Media Technology
Before considering who they are, appreciate what angel investment means by asking how one might define “angel investor.” Raising money, be that for a band, a film, a video game, or to invest in other media or software development, requires the right sources of funding, at the right stage, with the appropriate measure of progress and potential on you part. A … Read More