The new rules for dot-com startups

The hypergrowth needs of fast-growth startups have turned the old rules of venture financing on their ear. Five-year exit plans, 20 percent annual ROI, and 12-month negotiations are no longer the norm. Today’s venture capitalists have more money to invest, but they expect more in return. Raising capital is an intense process, which can be made easier by taking into consideration the ten rules outlined below.

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