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From snip.ly - February 25, 2015 8:35 AM

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- MicroVentures, an online investment platform, announced today the creation of a "500 Startups Fund" open to accredited investors. The Fund provides investors access to startups fostered by the well-known, Mountain View based, accelerator by way of a unique position in three 500 Startups' Funds for as little as $10,000. Investors not utilizing the MicroVentures' platform would need to invest at least $400,000to create a similar diversified portfolio.

As of January 2015, MicroVentures and its 25,000 global investors have deployed over $60MM to approximately 100 companies. With offices in Austin, TX and San Francisco, CA, the FINRA registered platform provides exclusive access to curated startup investment deal flow, allowing investors to review due diligence and speak with experienced licensed financial professionals prior to making an investment.

"Over the years, MicroVentures has built a platform that gives investors the ability to diversify investments in early to late stage opportunities. Read more: http://snip.ly/2alS

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Via Marc Kneepkens

Choosing an investor: 5 tips from 5 entrepreneurs | Daily Magazine | Scoop.it

From www.cnet.com - December 31, 2014 6:02 PM

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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MicroVentures Offers Investors Access to Portfolio of 500 Startups' Companies

Choosing an investor: 5 tips from 5 entrepreneurs