Tag Archives: Funding

August Funding Trends: Data Management

The latest, largest Mac Pro has 512 gigabytes of storage, which means two Mac Pro’s would yield just over one terabyte of storage. There are 1,000 terabytes in a petabyte. And AT&T processes 19 petabytes through its network each day and Google processes 24…. Continue reading →

Posted in Featured, Startups & Innovation by Ethan Lyon | Thursday, September 16th, 2010 | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Top 5: Tech Companies Securing VC Funding in June

As entrepreneurs and industry leaders adapt to the digital world, innovation is central to success. To illustrate innovation and entrepreneurship in the tech sector, we’ve selected ten companies across five categories that have secured venture capital (VC) investment. These companies are pioneering innovation and leading the next evolution in e-commerce, marketing, online video, social media and mobile technology: Continue reading →

Posted in Startups & Innovation by Ethan Lyon | Monday, July 6th, 2009 | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Alternative to Debt: Equity Financing Pros

If you are smooth-sailing company, with the wind behind your cashflows, you have control over where you’re going. But, if you don’t have the wind on your side, you’re going to need the help of someone else. If you’re in a less predictable business with higher growth curves, you might want to consider the alternative, equity financing. Let’s discuss equity financing pros. Continue reading →

Posted in Social Impact by David Capece | Friday, March 20th, 2009 | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Financing Youself: The Benefits of Risk

It’s risky. But as we’ll outline in this post, risk can be a good thing. Actually, the more risk you take might help you later down the line when you decide to knock on the VC or angel investors door. Let’s start with the implications of financing yourself. Continue reading →

Posted in Social Impact by David Capece | Tuesday, March 10th, 2009 | Tagged | 1 Comment

Business Plans: Shooting the Moon?

The business proposition should be aspirational but real. If your business goals are obviously too lofty and impossible, investors will be turned off and most likely not want to invest. If you wanted to create a space liner that traveled between Earth and Mars, an investor will most likely balk at your idea. However, you can strike a middle ground. Continue reading →

Posted in Startups & Innovation by David Capece | Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009 | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Top 5: February Funding

The out-of-the-box, bootstrap-thinking entrepreneurs are awarded VC confidence. The impact of the current financial free-fall has changed the way we do business. Which in turn changes what businesses will be profitable and challenges us think creatively, but now, on a budget. Continue reading →

Posted in Digital Marketing, Market Trends, Social Impact by David Capece | Sunday, March 1st, 2009 | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments