Are you a business in need to find investors to launch a startup or scale your business to the next level? There’s more than one way to approach fundraising and to get noticed by those with the capital you need to get your business started.
The difference between Debt and Equity capital
With social media and networking worldwide, it is easier to raise funds than before. Debt capital is usually raised by obtaining bank loans, personal loans, credit cards or bonds etc. Equity capital, on the other hand, is raised by selling shares of stock. Ideal capital raising skills, however, require determining a mix of both these types such that it is most cost effective.
Here are a few ways you can raise funds for your startup:
Ways to earn capital
Funding your own idea
Funding your own startup is one way of telling your potential investors, how serious you are about this venture. Putting your money in the project shows that you are willingly taking the risk of putting the money that you have worked hard for at stake, supporting your idea with the faith you have in your company.
Crowdfunding
Any option you choose this option is of low risk as if you want to put the product in the market and also get funds to finance your product and make it the reality.
Angel investor
An angel investor is a high net worth person who provides financial backing for small startups or entrepreneurs, typically in exchange for ownership equity in the company. An angel investor can be found in you community among friends and family.
If you can acquire real customers, you will be under less pressure to seek outside money. When you do, you can achieve better terms, from better investors.
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