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Fundraising
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"You do have to look for funding, but funding can never make a company"
Securing funding is an important aspect of building a business, but it’s not the only factor in success, says Polina Montano, cofounder of Job Today.
Miriam Partington
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How to raise venture capital: Valuating your company
Rather than focus on raising millions of dollars before you have revenue or millions of users, it's important to first know the elements of a term sheet and how to valuate your business.
Ryan Allis