Comments on: VCs big on small investments

By: Brian Javeline, Pompano Beach, FL

Brian Javeline, Pompano Beach, FL — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:16:08 +0000

I am one of those early stage companies perfect for this article. http://www.MyOnlineToolbox.com has already raised a good amount of capital from angel investors (in 3 states and 2 foreign countries); has a product that just started selling and also won a DELL TOP 10 INNOVATION AWARD. Unfortunately we do not need many millions to get to the next level and welcome a very strong early stage VC to the table. To answer David’s question: most sophisticated investors (angels + VCs) come to the table with a lot more than money. My instinct is that you think you are already wealthy becuase you have a good idea. To answer Wayne’s statement: people invest all the time if there is an opportunity, whether in good times or bad. For example, my product targets home repair and remodeling which is getting a kick start simply becuase the new construction market is getting slammed. I am active in this space, so just type in the company name or my name to find out more details. We welcome the call.

By: David Bristol, Bozeman, MT

David Bristol, Bozeman, MT — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 04:30:28 +0000

Tell me, why would someone with a great idea and product look for a Venture Capital group with just a little chunck of money. Maybe they were born yesturday? Just coming to the party with a pocket full on money doesn’t get the savy motivated to talk.

By: Wayne Lambright, San Francisco, CA

Wayne Lambright, San Francisco, CA — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:17:06 +0000

I’m here in San Francisco, looking to raise some seed capital. The buzz I hear from my funded friends, VC’s are just not investing much right now Large or small.