Investors often say that entrepreneurs should do their research: don’t pitch a life sciences company to a firm that focuses on social impact investing, and so on. Start here: a quick and dirty guide to what a dozen local investment firms and angel groups are looking for in a startup, as presented at the University City Keystone Innovation Zone Funder Fair and written by local entrepreneur Michael Riley.
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