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Avoid these and your venture is sure to receive that investment it so desperately needs . This is a Copyright Of HUM
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1)KEEP THINGS SIMPLE: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],This is a Copyright Of HUM
[object Object],“  It is always best to send a sharp presentation comprising not more then 15 slides and a single page summary . If you send me a 4 MB files , I may never find time to download it . In a concise presentation , tell me what your business is about in the first slid itself . Don’t put too many photos or crowd the slides with too much text .keep it simple.” This is a Copyright Of HUM
2) NEVER COLD CALL , GO THROUGH A GOOD REFERENCE: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],This is a Copyright Of HUM
Niren Shah , Managing Director . Norwest Venture Partners says This is a Copyright Of HUM
3) DON’T WALK ALONE , BUILD A GOOD TEAM  ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],This is a Copyright Of HUM
“ I would like to see the team structure and who’s on it right there on the second slide following the business idea one the first  one .It is a crucial factor. ” “ Do you have the necessary skill sets to complement each other ? That is more important Question .” says Mirchandani Explains Shah This is a Copyright Of HUM
4) DON’T MESS UP THE MATH: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],This is a Copyright Of HUM
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5) LET THE PRODUCT NOT BE ONLY AN IDEA, GET A PROTOTYPE: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],This is a Copyright Of HUM
“  The days  of man with plan (on paper) are largely over . If you are an internet company , you better have a functional website with some customers already on it . Following the recession of the past  two years .VCs are not encouraging fresher's without any domain experience or expertise” Says shah This is a Copyright Of HUM
6) DON’T FORGET TO SKETCH YOUR EXIT OPTIONS: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],This is a Copyright Of HUM
7 ) DON’T MISS THE(RE)SEARCH BUTTON:  ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],This is a Copyright Of HUM
“ Don’t be lazy about the background check’ calibrate the fund. It will make your task that much easier,”  Sasha Mirchandani, Managing  Director , Blue run ventures and co-founder of , Mumbai Angels says- Niren Shah , Managing Director . Norwest Venture Partners says It is important to understand what the VC partner is looking for and how they work. Decipher the chemistry as the deal is not a one-way street; it often works like a marriage.” This is a Copyright Of HUM
8) DON’T LEAVE THE LEGAL LOOPHOLE UNPLUGGED:  ,[object Object],[object Object],This is a Copyright Of HUM
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9)DON’T LET THE PERFORMANCE STAGGED ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],This is a Copyright Of HUM
“ The VC is just assuming that you are performing as you have claimed-don’t tell me later that ‘I was off the ball due to fundraising; no V C is going to buy that kind of excuse,”  asserts Mirchandani This is a Copyright Of HUM
10)DON’T BE TOO CONSERVATIVE OR OPTIMISTIC: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],This is a Copyright Of HUM
“ I see too many entrepreneurs thinking too small. You must explore the possibilities of growth fully,” Keep the projections realistic though,” cautions Shah. Aggressive business owners who think they can achieve the impossible, don’t end up always as favorites. “If no one else is doing what you are out to do, there may be a reason for it,” says Mirchandani Explains Shah This is a Copyright Of HUM
11)DON’T FOCUS ONLY ON TECHNOLOGY ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],This is a Copyright Of HUM
“ Your technology may be the best in the world but the business cannot operate in isolation. There are many dynamics affecting the business on a day-to-day level, talk about those too. Throw light on both the customers and competitor,” says Mirchandani.  This is a Copyright Of HUM
12) NEVER LET THE PASSION BURN OUT ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],This is a Copyright Of HUM
.  The passion to realize the dream should never die. A VC is just a financer in the process , weather  they say yes or no , you would  any ways go a head and implement your plan,” Concludes Shah This is a Copyright Of HUM
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12 mistakesnottomakewhenapprochinhvc

  • 1. Avoid these and your venture is sure to receive that investment it so desperately needs . This is a Copyright Of HUM
  • 2.
  • 3.
  • 4.
  • 5.
  • 6. Niren Shah , Managing Director . Norwest Venture Partners says This is a Copyright Of HUM
  • 7.
  • 8. “ I would like to see the team structure and who’s on it right there on the second slide following the business idea one the first one .It is a crucial factor. ” “ Do you have the necessary skill sets to complement each other ? That is more important Question .” says Mirchandani Explains Shah This is a Copyright Of HUM
  • 9.
  • 10.
  • 11.
  • 12. “ The days of man with plan (on paper) are largely over . If you are an internet company , you better have a functional website with some customers already on it . Following the recession of the past two years .VCs are not encouraging fresher's without any domain experience or expertise” Says shah This is a Copyright Of HUM
  • 13.
  • 14.
  • 15. “ Don’t be lazy about the background check’ calibrate the fund. It will make your task that much easier,” Sasha Mirchandani, Managing Director , Blue run ventures and co-founder of , Mumbai Angels says- Niren Shah , Managing Director . Norwest Venture Partners says It is important to understand what the VC partner is looking for and how they work. Decipher the chemistry as the deal is not a one-way street; it often works like a marriage.” This is a Copyright Of HUM
  • 16.
  • 17.
  • 18.
  • 19. “ The VC is just assuming that you are performing as you have claimed-don’t tell me later that ‘I was off the ball due to fundraising; no V C is going to buy that kind of excuse,” asserts Mirchandani This is a Copyright Of HUM
  • 20.
  • 21. “ I see too many entrepreneurs thinking too small. You must explore the possibilities of growth fully,” Keep the projections realistic though,” cautions Shah. Aggressive business owners who think they can achieve the impossible, don’t end up always as favorites. “If no one else is doing what you are out to do, there may be a reason for it,” says Mirchandani Explains Shah This is a Copyright Of HUM
  • 22.
  • 23. “ Your technology may be the best in the world but the business cannot operate in isolation. There are many dynamics affecting the business on a day-to-day level, talk about those too. Throw light on both the customers and competitor,” says Mirchandani. This is a Copyright Of HUM
  • 24.
  • 25. . The passion to realize the dream should never die. A VC is just a financer in the process , weather they say yes or no , you would any ways go a head and implement your plan,” Concludes Shah This is a Copyright Of HUM
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  • 27. This is a Copyright Of HUM