Startup Funding Espresso -- Positioning Your Corporate VC Fund
Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. With the growing number of startups seeking funding, it\u2019s easy to increase your corporate VC fund to capture more deals. Fund sizes in many corporate VCs increase almost every year. For many startups, too much funding can bring unexpected problems. It\u2019s best to start small and grow the fund organically. The corporate VC also needs to build out the program to provide the strategic and forecasted results. Many startups that pursue corporate VC need substantial support. Most corporate VC funds are started when their strategic initiatives come up short. The corporate VC must consider the needs of the fund as well as the needs of the startup. Start with a small investment up front, then start looking for a connection with the corporate group with meaningful interactions. Too much funding will create the impression that the funding was the end-game when collaboration should be the outcome. Measure each step that leads to a productive collaboration. The startup should feel like a successful part of the company and not a hired contractor. In the end, you must find a good fit and build a strong collaboration process. Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding.Let\u2019s go startup something today. ___________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at: \xa0 Check out our other podcasts here: \xa0 For Investors check out: \xa0 For Startups check out: \xa0 For eGuides check out: \xa0 For upcoming Events, check out \xa0 For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group\xa0\xa0 Music courtesy of