- Having a clear and well-defined business plan that outlines your goals, strategies, and financial projections.
- Demonstrating a track record of success and growth, if possible, such as through customer traction or revenue growth.
- Conducting thorough research on potential investors to ensure that they are a good fit for your business, and align with your goals and values.
- Being prepared to give up some level of control in your business in exchange for investment capital.
- Being open to feedback and guidance from your investor, as they may have valuable experience and insights to share.
- Having a clear understanding of the terms of the investment, including equity ownership and potential exit strategies.
Jerry Yang
Locations
United States
Investment type
Venture Capital
Markets
Past investments
hiku
DotCloud
Openbucks
Amitree
Lex Machina
Jetpac
Wattpad
Zendrive
AeroFS by Redbooth
Opsmatic
PlotWatt
Whitetruffle
Local Motion
Rewire
yozio
RokketLaunch
Layer
Active Mind Technology
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