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Howie Schwartz

Raised 8 Figures of Capital, active VC Investor

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I know what it TAKES to raise capital. 25 Years of experience: Serial Entrepreneur (sold multiple VC backed startups) and active Venture Capital and Angel Investor (investor in 15 VC funds and Angel Investor in dozens of direct deals). I have coached thousands of entrepreneurs on how to raise capital, market, and scale their startups.

Serial entrepreneur (multiple exits) and an active Angel Investor and Venture Capital Fund investor in early stage technology companies, including founding investor Angel Round Capital (ARC I&II) (UpNext, Sidecar, Medivo), the Scout Ventures I&II (FlowSearch, MobiTeris, Portalarium, Signpost), FF Ventures Silver, Rose, Saphire (Klout, 500px, Gamesalad, Kohort, Indiegogo), Compound (Metamorphic Ventures II), Eniac Ventures II & III, Female Founders Fund, CoVentures I & II, 645 Ventures, Future Perfect Ventures. Angel Investments including OfferVault, Blink Immedia (acquired by Amazon), StatSocial, CareCloud,, Blue Pearl Software (exited), AppMobi (acquired), CIMA Systems (acquired), GiftWorks (acquired), Senscient (acquired), Sticky, Inc. (acquired), ZoomCar, Augmate, nToggle (acquired by the Rubicon Project), and other early stage companies.

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angel investing

I've bootstrapped so far, I now have paying customers and I'm wondering what's next. Show I raid equity capital, or self fund?


Howie Schwartz

Raised 8 Figures of Capital, active VC Investor

I have 25 years of experience working with early stage technology companies and investors. I’m often asked about fundraising strategies for VC funds and angel investors. After raising capital and exiting from multiple startups and investing through 15 venture funds and dozens of angel investments I have seen thousands of deals. Since you are already generating some initial revenue, it sounds like it is the right time to put together a plan to raise your seed round of capital. I’ve found that the most productive use of time for both of us is scheduling a call through my profile.

Fundraising

What is the best way to learn more about startup fundraising?


Howie Schwartz

Raised 8 Figures of Capital, active VC Investor

I have 25 years of experience working with early stage technology companies and investors. I’m often asked about fundraising strategies for VC funds and angel investors. After raising capital and exiting from multiple startups and investing through 15 venture funds and dozens of angel investments I have seen thousands of deals. I’ve found that the most productive use of time for both of us is scheduling a call through my profile.

Funding

When is a good time for a startup that has an outsourced MVP to look for funding?


Howie Schwartz

Raised 8 Figures of Capital, active VC Investor

I have 25 years of experience working with early stage technology companies and investors. I’m often asked about fundraising strategies for VC funds and angel investors. After raising capital and exiting from multiple startups and investing through 15 venture funds and dozens of angel investments I have seen thousands of deals. I’ve found that the most productive use of time for both of us is scheduling a call through my profile.

Venture Capital

What is the best way to network with VC's?


Howie Schwartz

Raised 8 Figures of Capital, active VC Investor

I have 25 years of experience working with early stage technology companies and investors. I’m often asked about fundraising strategies for VC funds and angel investors. After raising capital and exiting from multiple startups and investing through 15 venture funds and dozens of angel investments I have seen thousands of deals. I’ve found that the most productive use of time for both of us is scheduling a call through my profile.

Direct Sales

Where do we look for venture capital for a debt-free direct sales/party plan business that is expected to do 1 million in its first year (2014)?


Howie Schwartz

Raised 8 Figures of Capital, active VC Investor

I have 25 years of experience working with early stage technology companies and investors. I’m often asked about fundraising strategies for VC funds and angel investors. After raising capital and exiting from multiple startups and investing through 15 venture funds and dozens of angel investments I have seen thousands of deals. I’ve found that the most productive use of time for both of us is scheduling a call through my profile.

Fundraising

Any creative approaches for raising capital outside of your immediate network on a stealth startup?


Howie Schwartz

Raised 8 Figures of Capital, active VC Investor

I have 25 years of experience working with early stage technology companies and investors. I’m often asked about fundraising strategies for VC funds and angel investors. After raising capital and exiting from multiple startups and investing through 15 venture funds and dozens of angel investments I have seen thousands of deals. I’ve found that the most productive use of time for both of us is scheduling a call through my profile.

Funding

How can I find investors for a start-up in luxury fashion?


Howie Schwartz

Raised 8 Figures of Capital, active VC Investor

I have 25 years of experience working with early stage technology companies and investors. I’m often asked about fundraising strategies for VC funds and angel investors. After raising capital and exiting from multiple startups and investing through 15 venture funds and dozens of angel investments I have seen thousands of deals. I’ve found that the most productive use of time for both of us is scheduling a call through my profile.

Funding

Is it worth attempting to raise capital without at least having a working MVP?


Howie Schwartz

Raised 8 Figures of Capital, active VC Investor

I have 25 years of experience working with early stage technology companies and investors. I’m often asked about fundraising strategies for VC funds and angel investors. After raising capital and exiting from multiple startups and investing through 15 venture funds and dozens of angel investments I have seen thousands of deals. I’ve found that the most productive use of time for both of us is scheduling a call through my profile.

Investments

When and how can I find an external investor?


Howie Schwartz

Raised 8 Figures of Capital, active VC Investor

I have 25 years of experience working with early stage technology companies and investors. I’m often asked about fundraising strategies for VC funds and angel investors. After raising capital and exiting from multiple startups and investing through 15 venture funds and dozens of angel investments I have seen thousands of deals. I’ve found that the most productive use of time for both of us is scheduling a call through my profile.

Start-ups

How can I raise funds for a new startup studio?


Howie Schwartz

Raised 8 Figures of Capital, active VC Investor

I have 25 years of experience working with early stage technology companies and investors. I’m often asked about fundraising strategies for VC funds and angel investors. After raising capital and exiting from multiple startups and investing through 15 venture funds and dozens of angel investments I have seen thousands of deals. I’ve found that the most productive use of time for both of us is scheduling a call through my profile.

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