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Raising Money From "The Middle of Nowhere"

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Posted by Utahentrepreneur on 2008-01-18

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Unless you're an entrepreneur in the major tech markets, you are essentially raising money "in the middle of nowhere" (in the minds of the investors in the major tech markets!) Frequently these smaller markets may have a small cadre of venture type investors (sophisticated angels or VC firms). For the unwary entrepreneur, pitching in local markets first can actually backfire! Members, read on

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