Enterprises TV Examines What Investors Look for in Start-Ups

Nearly all start-up business owners hope to find an investor for their new venture. There is plenty of potential out there. Know what investors look for in funding a start-up.

Good leadership and management.  The number one aspect of any new business investment is an exceptional management team. Teams should have integrity, clarity, a clear focus on strategy, professionalism and determination. Management should be committed to be in it for the long haul and not for short-term success.

Return on investment, or ROI, is another major factor investors look at before funding a start-up. Some angel investors may be expecting a financial return, and others may hope the return is for a more altruistic factor.  The major social and environmental issues of the times are on the minds of everyone, including those wish to help a new business get off the ground and make a difference.

No matter what kind of new business one launches, Enterprises TV reminds readers that it impact matters. The start-up owner should know how their new venture will make an impact, what solution it provides the immediate community and world community, and how they will manage to accomplish it. Investors want and need more than just a great new idea before funding a new enterprise.  They look for strong and ethical leadership, business acumen, and real world solutions.

All that said, entrepreneurs also hope to find angel investors with integrity, vision, business expertise and professionalism. The new business owner will do their own due diligence on the investor and the companies that person operates or has run.  The business of investing in a start-up and accepting the funding is a two-way street. Successful angel investing starts and ends with a good, working business relationship based on transparency, integrity and professionalism.  It’s out there. 

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