How To Be a Good Startup Investor

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.

Startup investors not only provide capital but also ongoing support to the startup.

Here are some key steps to be a good startup investor:

Research the market and provide actionable recommendations to the team about customers to pursue.

Provide ongoing support through the tough times as well as the bad times.

Build a relationship with the team and then grow it.

Give credit to the team for their hard work and avoid taking it for themselves.

Define their contribution to the team and set expectations with them.

Provide training to the team in their area of expertise.

Make connections to help break through the barriers that hold back sales.

Rally other investors around the fundraise on follow-on rounds.

Coach the CEO on how to connect with investors.

Connect the CEO with potential partners who can help drive sales.

Reserve funds for a follow-on investment when needed.

Consider these steps as a good startup investor.

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