Key concepts about Early Stage Investing

For startup founders

Free series of 8 podcasts to understand the basics about how to succeed on the fundraising process, from preparing the round, launching it, managing and closing it and then ensuring that you are well prepared for having a good relationship with your investors.

For investors

efino equips novice and experienced investors with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the world of early-stage startup investment Every investor has a unique profile: different goals, different time availability and different investment strategies. The online course “Becoming a Business Angel” will allow you to learn at your own path.

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I am interested in startups and would like to suport young entrepreneurs financially and with my expertise. How can I start?admin2022-09-14T17:48:16+02:00

I am interested in startups and would like to suport young entrepreneurs financially and with my expertise. How can I start?

efino follows and recommends the Learning by doing methodology: learn best practices in angel investing, get familiar with methodologies to assess companies, negotiate the terms and make your final decision and find a group of investors who share same interests so you can start investing together

I have been in touch with a startup that looks promising. How can I assess if it is a good opportunity?admin2022-09-14T17:48:04+02:00

I have been in touch with a startup that looks promising. How can I assess if it is a good opportunity?

The way to assess an investment opportunity is a Due Diligence, the process to study and evaluate the different dimensions of a startup, taking into consideration the current stage of development of the company. Some dimensions like the team are key in pre-seed startups, while the financial aspect become more relevant if the company is already in Series A

I have done my first investment and would like to contribute to the team with my experience as well. How is the best way to do it?admin2022-09-14T17:49:40+02:00

I have done my first investment and would like to contribute to the team with my experience as well. How is the best way to do it?

Business angels are individuals who also want to contribute to the success of the companies with their expertise and network. Depending on your engagement, there are different ways you can bring your support to the founders team: as a shareholder, an advisor or a board member.

We are a group of individuals interested in supporting local entrepreneurs, what is the best way to do it?admin2022-09-14T17:50:07+02:00

We are a group of individuals interested in supporting local entrepreneurs, what is the best way to do it?

Depending on the profile of the investors, their operational capacity and their location, there are different angel program models that can be set up: a business angel network, a small fund, a pre-pooled group… efino can help you understand your specific needs, what model fits best with them and the resources needed to implement it

We would like to implent initiatives in our region to increase the number of young professionals who decide to build their own businesses and the number of wealthy individuals who can support them financially. How should we start?admin2022-09-14T17:50:39+02:00

We would like to implent initiatives in our region to increase the number of young professionals who decide to build their own businesses and the number of wealthy individuals who can support them financially. How should we start?

It is important to identify key individuals who can become champions and deal leaders and can push others to become investors. It is neccesary to raise awareness among all different stakeholders of the ecosystem to boost the momentum and create a network with them. It is key as well to bring experienced investors and entrepreneurs (local and international) to inspire others and it is essential to provide education so the different parties get basic konwledge so they feel confident enough to start. efino experts have advised different types of organizations (national associations and private initiatives with or without public support) to understand the gaps in their regions or ecosystems and develop a long term strategy to support and help entrepreneurs in a sustainable way. Contact us to find out more

I need external financing for my startup. What can I do?admin2022-09-14T17:51:55+02:00

I need external financing for my startup. What can I do?

Depending on the stage of development of your company, you can have access to different sources of funding such as grants, equity or debt financing. efino can help you to understand the stage of financing and develop a financing strategy working exit backwards.

I am stuck in my fundraising. What can I do?admin2022-09-14T17:51:44+02:00

I am stuck in my fundraising. What can I do?

Fundraising is challenging. Founders need to develop a financing strategy and plan different scenarios beforehand. At efino, we are experienced entrepreneurs (who have done many fund-raises ourselves) and are early stage investors for the past 10+ years in Europe, the US, Middle East and Africa. We have built a comprehensive hands-on approach for individuals like you. Our support can include education, coaching, tools and admin support. We would start with a one hour free consultation session. Contact us now!