What Are Investors Looking For?



Posted: Monday, July 21, 2008

by
iyazam

Everyone has a brilliant product, a million dollar idea,a unique concept and a well structured business plan … the question is what are investors really looking for?

I have been doing some research to help you with this question.

To make things simple - Here is what I have learned:

1] Passion – Are you passionate about your idea? Does the excitement consume you inside out? 
 
2] Management Skills – You may have a brilliant idea – but how are your management skills? Have you managed any other projects or people before?
3] Knowledge – Do you know everything there is to know about your idea? Do you know everything there is to know about the industry? Market?

4] Your Team – Who will be working with you? Are you even capable of working with a team? Are you a Team Leader?

5] Opportunity – Is your idea an incredible opportunity? Will your idea create a new product category in the market? Or has your idea –"missed the boat"?

6] Business Model- Bottom line: How will your idea make money?

 To learn more about what investors are looking for - I would like to recommend watching these series of videos by Jim Butz of Startupcoast:

 
                                                  Jim Butz of Startupcoast
                     
                                                   StartUpCoast - Website
 
Good luck!
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