Why Finders Are Losers

Whenever a startup considers paying a “finder” for successful investor introductions, I have the same type of conversation with the founders that goes something like this: — Startup: “Finder” knows a lot of investors and he’ll introduce us if we pay him [6]% of all capital raised through the introductions.

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Should Your Startup Hire a Finder?

Raising capital is not easy. While startup entrepreneurs usually have a strong network of people within their own industry, many entrepreneurs lack contacts at venture capital firms and other angel groups. And even if the entrepreneur knows about such funding sources, it’s difficult to get solid intros to such people.

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