| Stage |
Idea |
Analysis |
Prototype/Proof of Concept |
Production |
Exit Strategy |
| Stage Description |
Entrepreneur conceives a business idea or inventor conceptualizes a new invention |
Technical, financial, and market analysis to determine chance of success |
Start up business or develop working model or simulation of invention |
Expand business or begin manufacturing product |
Merger & acquisition, buyout, public offering |
| Funding |
Self-Funded $250K |
Friends & Family $250K - $500K |
Bank Loans or Angel Capital $500K - $2M |
Venture Capital $2M - $10M Investment Banking $5M - $40M |
Public Offering |
| Expertise Available |
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- Market analysis and segmentation
- Competitive analysis
- SWOT analysis
- Industry contacts
- Expert interviews
- Financial modeling
- ROI
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