Pitching/Decks
Getting To “No”

One of the biggest frustrations we hear from our clients about the capital raise process is that VCs are non-responsive or unwilling to make a firm investment decision. To help with this, I reached out to several VCs whom we see on a regular basis to ask for their input.


Funding & Capital Raising
Securities Straight Talk Vol. 4: Why you Need to Consider Blue Sky Laws Before Conducting a Capital Raise

Not taking securities laws into account prior to the start of your offering can create a dark cloud over your otherwise bright, sun-shiny raise.


Funding & Capital Raising
Finding Angel Investors In Texas

This blog was originally published in March of 2016 but was revised in May of 2025 and is still accurate. One of the most common questions I get from my startup clients is, “Can you help me find investors?” The […]


Funding & Capital Raising
Charting the Landscape of Series Seed Investing in North Texas

This was drafted in 2015 and was our first review of our early-stage financings. It’s an exciting time in North Texas for startups. All indications are that we are on the verge, if not already in the midst of, a […]