By Andy Gordon Startups have never had more financing options.
Friends and family. Angel investors. Accredited investors. Crowdfunders. Venture capital (VC) funds of all sizes, including specialties that cover the gamut of tech sectors. And corporate venture capitals (CVCs).
CVCs are departments within corporations that invest in external companies for any number of reasons. It could be to gain a front-row seat to the latest technology developments and user trends. It could be to build a pipeline for future acquisitions. CVCs may be used to pursue venture-size returns as either a primary or a secondary objective. Or CVCs could view these startups as future customers, …read more
