There is a good article on the Mercury News Blog today on How dot-com start-ups have changed 10 years later. The article addresses the maturity of both technology companies and US private equity investors over the last decade. It is an interesting read.There has been a lot of activity in angel investor groups and venture capital investments in Indiana technology companies over the last few months. 2010 has definitely started with a bang at Alerding Castor Hewitt where we have helped five companies secure funding this calendar year. I am traveling with two technology clients in a couple of weeks to meet with investors in Southern California.
Still, the same rules apply when seeking funding. An early stage company looking for funding must prove:
1. Management Team (including expertise in field and proven financial and leadership ability)
2. Market Opportunity (including the need, ability to meet the need and scale)
3. Investment Opportunity (is the expected return worth the risk of investment)
2. Market Opportunity (including the need, ability to meet the need and scale)
3. Investment Opportunity (is the expected return worth the risk of investment)
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Alerding Castor Hewitt, LLP is an Indianapolis law firm focusing on business law, information technology law (including SaaS law and legal technology consulting), private equity consulting, and business and Internet litigation.
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