by Bonnie Foley-Wong | Aug 6, 2019 | Capital raising, Due diligence, Emerging managers
“It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” Networking and growing your network is key to any business activity. For example, seeking referrals was an important part of raising Hustle Fund’s inaugural fund. “We started by approaching friends and acquaintances and...
by Pique Ventures | Mar 19, 2019 | Diversity, Events, Impact investing, Pique Fund, Women Investing in Women
In January 2019, Pique Ventures hosted its annual investor and community event to celebrate the meaningful connections and purposeful investment activities experienced over 2018. We welcomed members who were newer to the Pique community and those who were curious...
by Bonnie Foley-Wong | May 29, 2018 | Investment Readiness
“Thanks for offering to look through our deck. Will send it over the weekend and set up some time.” That was an email I received from an entrepreneur, preparing to raise capital, that came to me and Pique Fund by referral… over a month ago. She...
by Bonnie Foley-Wong | Mar 27, 2018 | Capital raising, Decision-Making, Due diligence
On very rare occasions, we are approached by someone other than the CEO in the capital raising process. This is fine initially. Sometimes it might be a Board member or investor or other mutual connection making an introduction. However, it raises eyebrows,...
by Bonnie Foley-Wong | Mar 20, 2018 | Capital raising, Fund Your Business
Whether it’s private venture capital or institutional finance, relationships and network matter. Researchers found that “In short, many VCs show a preference for networks rather than arm’s-length, spot-market transactions.” Researchers found that...
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