A 4-step guide to finding the right VC

All venture capitalists are not created equal. The common denominator in our fundraising venture capital equation is capital, or investment dollars. That is the "what" in our equation — the known. Yet there are several variables: the "how," the "where" and, to a certain extent, the "why" — which all lead us to the "who."

Answering these questions is a process of applying a filter against the universe of venture firms to determine the subset that is most likely to have an interest in your opportunity. It is essential for entrepreneurs to do their homework in advance. Time is your most precious commodity and you can waste a lot of motion while creating little or no momentum if you don’t approach the venture community with a deliberate plan.

Bob Ackerman

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