How much value does a company gain if any with IP patent vs. a solid business model?

If you have patentable IP, get the patents. In my experience, patents have little value to a tightly funded startup who doesn’t have the funds to litigate, but they often do to acquirers, and may boost your value.

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You said in your Sprouter interview that you won't invest in a startup unless they have a solid business model. How do you go about developing your business model?

Answered by Joe Stump – Founder of SimpleGeo.

I should have been more clear in that I look for people with a solid model for generating revenue on day one. I don't think you can have a solid business model without expe... (more)

If I'm raising from multiple investors, do they all know how much the other investors are putting in and for how much stake in the company?

Answered by Michael Garrity – Founder, CommunityLend Posted in Money

They don't have to but they might want to. During the raise they have a right to know "who" but not "how much" each investor is putting in. They will all have the same pr... (more)

I have developed great technology, have a solid business model but need some capital to get to a point where the business sustains itself. How do I determine how much money...

Answered by Mark MacLeod – Partner, Real Ventures

Best to think about the major milestones. How much capital do you need to get your product in market with time for some validation? That (with a buffer because things alway... (more)

In resegmenting a market and going niche, what is the best approach in figuring out how much to price your product?

Answered by Dan Martell – Founder & Investor. Posted in Product Development

Ask the market what they would pay or how much value they would derive from your solution. Pricing is both an art and a science. The great part is you don't have to get... (more)

Hi Andrew. We're a very early stage bootstrapped web & mobile app startup (concept, brand, product, and market development in progress) with 3 non-technical co-founders. We...

Answered by Andrew Patricio – Founder, BizLaunch

How much equity you give them will depend on their skills and contribution to the business (more)

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