thursday startup up week yesphx raising capital
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Raising Capital: It's About You and More
Jim Goulka, AZ Tech Investors (ATI)Nathan Mortensen, Tallwave CapitalScott Wallace, Arizona Founders Fund
Mary Juetten, Traklight, Inc & Evolve Law - @maryjuetten
• 41 Arizona Companies• >$13,000,000• 97 Investors• IT + Life Science
Arizona Tech Investors (ATI)
tallwavecapital.com
Fund - $13M+
Founded - 2014
Focus - Southwest
Portfolio - 14 Companies
Investments - B2B Software
Check Size - $200k-$500k
Focus: Seed Stage, Technology, Arizona Based
Fund Size: $5 million*Current Investments: eVisit, ShelfspaceInvestment Rate: 1 deal per monthWho we are: Highly Engaged Arizona Tech
FoundersWhy us: High touch. Provide mentorship &
leadership
* AZFF is a new fund which began operations in late 2016. We continue to raise capital.
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Raising Capital: It's About You and More - THE STORY
Having a clear, succinct, well-articulated value proposition is important. What is the problem and how are you uniquely positioned to solve that problem?
The "so what" or "now what" conclusion of the impact/disruption you will create.
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Raising Capital: It's About You and More - THE FOUNDER
Look for: Soulful Individuality, Creative Hustle, Agile Problem Solving Founders who:
1) Understand technology at a level that is deeper than an abstract level (i.e. Can they code? Do they understand technology architect?)
2) Can sell the business to customers, investors, and the press/public, and
3) Demonstrated ability to overcome business obstacles such as solving “chicken-or-the-egg” type business issues.
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Raising Capital: It's About You and More: CONTACT
Jim Goulka, AZ Tech Investors (ATI):http://arizonatechinvestors.com/contact-us/ - [email protected]
Nathan Mortensen, Tallwave Capital:Send us an email ([email protected]) with your deck or executive summary and a short note on why you would like to meet.
Scott Wallace, Arizona Founders Fund:Contact me at: [email protected] or mobile at 480-225-7954 or contact Romi Dhillon, head of AZFF directly: [email protected]