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Five entrepreneurs offer their tips on how to choose the right investors for your startup.
Investors rarely make or break a startup, but they can make life a hell of a lot easier or harder for an entrepreneur. That's why entrepreneurs need to put some thought into who they want to add to their team, instead of taking the first money that's offered to them.
But how do you choose the right investors for your startup?
There are hundreds of factors to consider, but some stand out more than others. While anybody can give you money, only a few can give you the sage-like advice you need to succeed. And while adding a big name can be helpful to your cause, it isn't as important as working with investors who understand you and your goals.
I'm a professional investor now, so I'm biased when it comes to the qualities entrepreneurs should look for in investors. That's why I decided to ask five entrepreneurs who have raised funding to impart their advice for my Social Analystcolumn this week.
Here are their tips:
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