Mar 31, 2025
Fundraising – Important but Not Urgent
Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.
Fundraising can be hard for startups because it falls into the important but not urgent category.
The Eisenhower matrix shows four sectors.
Important and urgent--...
Mar 28, 2025
In this episode of Investor Connect, host Hall T. Martin speaks with Barry Fella of Cranial Devices about their innovative approach to treating hydrocephalus. Barry sheds light on the significant challenges associated with the current treatment method, such as high failure rates, infections, and the need for multiple...
Mar 28, 2025
What Angels Can Do for Your Startup
Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.
Angels can bring more value than just funding to your startup.
Here’s a list of what angels can do:
They bring a network for hiring key people on the team.
Their...
Mar 27, 2025
Comparing Funding Sources
Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.
In startup fundraising, there are four distinct groups to consider for funding.
The list includes venture capital, angel investors, angel groups, and family offices.
Here’s the...
Mar 26, 2025
How To Fundraise in Down Markets
Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.
The venture world cycles up and down based on technology breakthroughs, stock market gyrations, and other factors.
In up markets funding can be more plentiful.
In down...