SCORE Chicago welcomes Andy Whitman, Managing Partner of Loft Growth Partners, for a wide-ranging conversation about investing and when it makes sense for growing businesses to seek outside investment and support.
Among the topics to be explored:
What are the differences between debt and equity capital?
What are investors looking for in terms of growth, ROI, timing, and management?
What factors influence valuations and ownership shares?
What else in addition to much-needed capital can an investor offer?
When in the life cycle of your business should you be reaching out to institutional investors? Angel investors? Others?
What kind of investor should you be seeking? One that specializes in your industry, deal size, etc.?
There will be opportunities for your questions and answers too.
If you are interested in pitching potential investors to take a stake in your business, this webinar is important for you.
Meet Our Presenter ~ Andy Whitman
Andy Whitman is Managing Partner of Loft Growth Partners, based in Boulder, Colorado.
They invest primarily in emerging brands in the consumer products space, however Andy will speak generally about investors and investing.
Andy helps entrepreneurs by demystifying investing, helping entrepreneurs see around corners, be better leaders, and grow businesses that are built to last. His passion is nurturing small businesses to achieve rapid growth.
Prior to his career in venture capital, Andy worked at General Foods and Kraft. He is a consummate networker, mentor, and builder of successful brands.
