Comments on: Dissing Venture Capitalists Is So Cool

By: Graham

Graham — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:30:16 +0000

I once looked into VC, however I was told by someone who'd used them, they want a share of your soul as well as the business.

By: Graham

Graham — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:30:16 +0000

I once looked into VC, however I was told by someone who’d used them, they want a share of your soul as well as the business.

By: Ben Yoskovitz

Ben Yoskovitz — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:12:31 +0000

@matt roberts: I don't think we'll see a huge decrease in VC investment because of the economy. We're seeing more and more angels step up, get organized into groups, and smaller VC funds like MontrealStartup.com designed to invest small amounts quickly... We may see less BIG investments though.

By: Ben Yoskovitz

Ben Yoskovitz — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 03:12:31 +0000

@matt roberts: I don’t think we’ll see a huge decrease in VC investment because of the economy. We’re seeing more and more angels step up, get organized into groups, and smaller VC funds like MontrealStartup.com designed to invest small amounts quickly… We may see less BIG investments though.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:10:27 +0000

I don't know, I understand both sides. I've definitely had bad experiences, but at the same time I agree its better to keep a neutral standpoint or you will get blacklisted.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:10:27 +0000

I don’t know, I understand both sides. I’ve definitely had bad experiences, but at the same time I agree its better to keep a neutral standpoint or you will get blacklisted.

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:53:50 +0000

Getting VC funds is like getting a research grant. The hot topics get funded. You just have to know how to approach them.

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:53:50 +0000

Getting VC funds is like getting a research grant. The hot topics get funded. You just have to know how to approach them.

By: matt roberts

matt roberts — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:00:20 +0000

Ben – Rick usually has a good perspective and background on these things. Beyond Albert though there seems to be a number of Canadian entrepreneurs who are very unhappy with state of VC financing. I think we're in for less rather than more funding now that the financial markets are completely closed and at least 3 VC's have not closed their new funds.

By: matt roberts

matt roberts — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:00:20 +0000

Ben – Rick usually has a good perspective and background on these things. Beyond Albert though there seems to be a number of Canadian entrepreneurs who are very unhappy with state of VC financing. I think we’re in for less rather than more funding now that the financial markets are completely closed and at least 3 VC’s have not closed their new funds.