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Howie Schwartz

Greater New York City Area

I know what it TAKES to raise capital. 25 Years of experience: Serial Entrepreneur (sold multiple VC backed startups) and active Venture Capital and Angel Investor (investor in 15 VC funds and Angel Investor in dozens of direct deals). I have coached thousands of entrepreneurs on how to raise capital, market, and scale their startups.

Serial entrepreneur (multiple exits) and an active Angel Investor and Venture Capital Fund investor in early stage technology companies, including founding investor Angel Round Capital (ARC I&II) (UpNext, Sidecar, Medivo), the Scout Ventures I&II (FlowSearch, MobiTeris, Portalarium, Signpost), FF Ventures Silver, Rose, Saphire (Klout, 500px, Gamesalad, Kohort, Indiegogo), Compound (Metamorphic Ventures II), Eniac Ventures II & III, Female Founders Fund, CoVentures I & II, 645 Ventures, Future Perfect Ventures. Angel Investments including OfferVault, Blink Immedia (acquired by Amazon), StatSocial, CareCloud,, Blue Pearl Software (exited), AppMobi (acquired), CIMA Systems (acquired), GiftWorks (acquired), Senscient (acquired), Sticky, Inc. (acquired), ZoomCar, Augmate, nToggle (acquired by the Rubicon Project), and other early stage companies.

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I Have Raised 9 Figures of Venture & Angel Capital

I know what it TAKES to raise capital. Serial Entrepreneur (raised 9 Figures and sold multiple VC backed startups) and active Venture Capital and Angel Investor (investor in 15 VC funds and Angel Investor in dozens of direct deals). I have coached thousands of entrepreneurs on how to raise capital, market, and scale their startups.

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Howie Schwartz answered

I've bootstrapped so far, I now have paying customers and I'm wondering what's next. Show I raid equity capital, or self fund?

I have 25 years of experience working with early stage technology companies and investors.

I’m often asked about fundraising strategies for VC funds and angel investors. After raising capital and exiting from multiple startups and investing through 15 venture funds and dozens of angel investments I have seen thousands of deals.

Since you are already generating some initial revenue, it sounds like it is the right time to put together a plan to raise your seed round of capital.

I’ve found that the most productive use of time for both of us is scheduling a call through my profile.

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Howie Schwartz answered

What is the best way to network with VC's?

I have 25 years of experience working with early stage technology companies and investors.

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When and how can I find an external investor?

I have 25 years of experience working with early stage technology companies and investors.

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Is it worth attempting to raise capital without at least having a working MVP?

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How can I raise funds for a new startup studio?

I have 25 years of experience working with early stage technology companies and investors.

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Where do we look for venture capital for a debt-free direct sales/party plan business that is expected to do 1 million in its first year (2014)?

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How much potential value does a startup need to have in order to attract VC funding?

I have 25 years of experience working with early stage technology companies and investors.

Since you are already generating some initial revenue from paid advertisers, it sounds like it is the right time to put together a plan to raise your seed round of capital.

I’ve found that the most productive use of time for both of us is scheduling a call through my profile.

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Howie Schwartz answered

How should we aproach investors in Silicon Valley?

I have 25 years of experience working with early stage technology companies and investors.

Since you are already generating some initial revenue from paid advertisers, it sounds like it is the right time to put together a plan to raise your seed round of capital.

I’ve found that the most productive use of time for both of us is scheduling a call through my profile.

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What are the best practices in obtaining seed money for a for-profit venture?

I have 25 years of experience working with early stage technology companies and investors.

Since you are already generating some initial revenue, it sounds like it is the right time to put together a plan to raise your seed round of capital.

I’ve found that the most productive use of time for both of us is scheduling a call through my profile.

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Howie Schwartz answered

Any creative approaches for raising capital outside of your immediate network on a stealth startup?

I have 25 years of experience working with early stage technology companies and investors.

I’ve found that the most productive use of time for both of us is scheduling a call through my profile.

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Howie Schwartz answered

Where can we seek funding for our platform iSolarWorld.com?

I have 25 years of experience working with early stage technology companies and investors.

Since you are already generating some initial revenue from paid advertisers, it sounds like it is the right time to put together a plan to raise your seed round of capital.

I’ve found that the most productive use of time for both of us is scheduling a call through my profile.

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As usual, Howie was thoughtful, critical, supportive, and shared his experiences. Highly recommend.

Mark McInnis Source: Clarity

Howie is amazing, easy to talk to, truly enjoys doing what he does, while being able to mentor and guide entrepreneurs. Thanks for all the guidance!

Joshva Mathew Source: Clarity

Knowledgable, succinct, critical, supportive. Gets to the point and provides valuable feedback. Howie detailed a fundraising strategy that made sense based on a very quick analysis of our startup.

Mark McInnis Source: Clarity

Excellent phone call. To the point and clear about where you are, how you're viewed in the eyes of investors, and what steps can be taken to improve your position. Will definitely continue speaking with Howie.

Highly recommended.

Chaun Burnette Source: Clarity

Thanks Howie for your help. I appreciate it.

Source: Clarity

awesome helped me think about things differently

Jordan Zecher Source: Clarity

Prototype angel/vc investor. If you can’t get Howie bought in you have more work to do. If you can convince Howie you can convince anyone. This is how helpful he is.

Nabeel Lookmanjee Source: Clarity

Always helpful

Nabeel Lookmanjee Source: Clarity

Fantastic insights. Exactly the kind of advice you need if you’ve exhausted family and friends.

Nabeel Lookmanjee Source: Clarity

Howie is awesome. So experienced and knowledgeable. I look forward to continuing to work with him.

Cara wynne Goldenberg Source: Clarity

Such a wonderful and knowledgeable advisor

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Member since January 2019