The number one mistake C-level executives make isn’t failing to acquire funding … it’s accepting capital from the wrong strategic partners.
There’s nothing more painful than being tied to an institution or financial partner who places their own interests ahead of your own.
From misaligned goals to competing interests to heavy-handed management, the risks are high … but so are the payoffs.
That’s why I’ve put together this 10-point checklist — backed by [X] years of industry experience and an over $250 million track-record of success — to help you identify the right strategic investment partner for your business:
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Resources:
HBR – Managing Investors
HBR – Simple Rule for Making Alliances Work
Inc.com – How to Choose the Right Investment Banker
Inc.com – Five Tips for Selecting an Investment Partner
Forbes – Five Clauses Every Partnership Agreement Needs
Entrepreneur – How Can I Find a Partner Who Can Invest in My Business?
