Far too often, angel investors and venture capitalists pass on some of the best deals available. Sometimes, it is for good reason. Maybe the valuation is too high, the founding team does not appear coachable, or the investor has seen similar startups fail. However, certain things that instantly turn off investors can actually be advantages for the company. I would like to discuss nine of these such items — aspects of startups that cause investors to decline an investment when, in many cases, they shouldn’t.
Excellent considerations backed up by examples and clear rationale.