5 Essential Keys To Successfully Raising Venture Capital

America is a great country.  Over the last 100 years, hundreds of millions of people have come to America in search of prosperity.  Capitalism, with all of its flaws, is the economic system that has brought economic prosperity to untold numbers in America and around the world.  The incredible promise of capitalism is that if a person has an idea, he or she can create a business and take that product or service to market.  This entrepreneurial drive is what has laid the foundation for America to the be the country that it is today.

Of course, we all know the statistics.  Very few entrepreneurs make it big.  For every 10 businesses that start each year, only 1 or 2 will survive 5 years.  Although the reasons of failure are many, one of the primary reasons businesses fail is due to a lack of initial capital to jump-start operations.  Many entrepreneurs are fully aware of this challenge and therefore turn to venture capital funding.  Venture capital is basically a type of loan. 

Many new companies are not able to secure needed financing from banks due to a lack of credit history and other factors.  A venture capital firm will generally invest in a new company for a certain share of ownership in the company.  The benefits of venture capital funding are many.  The problem with VC funding is it is very difficult to get.  The industry statistic is that, typically, VC firms deny around 90% of the proposals they receive.  An aspiring entrepreneur can increase his or her chances of receiving funding by adhering to the following guidelines.

Your business must have potential for rapid growth

Most venture capital firms are looking to liquidate their company holding in 3-7 years.  Thus, there must be potential for explosive growth.  If you have a business idea that is not projected to take off for 10 years, venture capital may be difficult to find.  Also, as you submit proposals, this should be a major focus of your pitch.  How fast and to what velocity can a VC firm make money by investing your company?  Communicate that clearly!

Target VC Firms in your area

Most VC Firms want to invest in companies within a 100 mile radius of their office.  The reason is simple.  They are investing a huge amount of capital into your operation and they want to be able to keep a close eye on business practices and progress.

Well-developed business model

This should go without saying, but many companies will attempt to raise VC without having an absolutely stellar business plan in place.  Remember, you proposal is going up against numerous others, and the deny rate is very high.  Your business plan must exude professionalism and clarity.

Know the stage of your company and target VC firms accordingly

Don’t waste time by submitting proposals to VC firms that require the business to be currently operating if you are still in the ideation stage.  Know what stage your company is in relation to common VC funding stages and then target companies accordingly.

Know your company sector and target VC firms accordingly

Most VC firms specialize in 1 or 2 sectors.  Since they are continually committing large amounts of capital to companies, they want to know the industry inside and out.  Thus, it is rare that a VC firm will offer capital to a new company that is operating in an industry outside its areas of expertise.  Again, this information should be used to target firms that deal with your company’s sector.

Since securing VC is so difficult, make sure you are prepared by following these recommendations.  When one learns forex it is good to take a forex course, and when one embarks on raising VC capital is good to likewise be fully prepared.

 

About the Author: Vincenzo Desroches, started a financial and forex journey as a young entrepreneur and through years of self-taught investment. However, his interest in economics has been a lifelong hobby, fulfilled through various books, magazines, and courses. Chenzo has added to his knowledge of international economics in business trips around the world including Europe, Asia, and Africa. Currently, he is writing an small business book while continuing his exploration of economics together with all of his prodigious interests.

High Performance Coatings on Galvo Mirrors

Reynard Corporation, a leading global supplier of optical components and thin film coatings announces high precision coatings Galvanometer mirrors appropriate for the most demanding commercial and military applications.

Galvo mirrors are used in various laser system applications such as scanners, bar code readers, sweeping remote sensors, marking systems, and laser light shows. A mirror is modulated on it centered axis, causing a static laser beam to scan in a one-dimensional orientation. Adding a second Galvo mirror allows for scanning in two dimensions. For example, the first scans in an X-orientation across a single line, while the second mirror allows for Y-orientation movement. With a synchronized X-Y controller, any continuous geometric shape can be realized.

Mirrors are manufactured using most any substrate, but are most commonly made from BK-7, fused silica or silicon. With our CNC machining capabilities, we can shape these Galvanometer mirror substrates to suit any application. The substrates are then coated with a highly reflective protected metal or multi-layer dielectric tuned for the required wavelength band and application.  Our Galvo mirror coatings can achieve reflectivity of greater than 99.9% and are able to withstand the most rigid durability requirements, including military specifications -  Temperature/Humidity and Salt Fog requirements per Mil-C-48497A.

“Galvo mirrors are a perfect fit for our highly-durable reflective coating designs. Since application environments can range from ambient and controlled to harsh military conditions, one can be assured that our coatings will function as designed” says Forrest Reynard, President of Reynard Corporation.
About Reynard Corporation
Established in 1984, Reynard Corporation designs and manufactures precision thin film optical products for a global customer base, both commercial and military.  In-house operation capabilities include design, fabrication, photolithography, coating, and sub-assembly for a one-stop solution.  Contact us for a free optical reference and product catalog, or visit our webpage for online ordering and reference at http://www.reynardcorp.com.

Reynard Is Expanding

California, Reynard Corporation, as part of its commitment to the photonics industry, is proud to announce the expansion of its Sales and Marketing Departments under the leadership of Arnold Karpel, Manager of Business Development.  Mr. Karpel comes to this position at Reynard with more than twenty-five years of experience in the semiconductor industry. His experience with high technology markets and customers brings valuable insight to help expand Reynard’s penetration in the optics market.

“In joining Reynard Corporation,” said Mr. Reynard, “Mr. Karpel has brought a large variety of in-depth experiences. He has been responsible for World Wide Account Management, Regional Sales Management, Director of Marketing, Worldwide Business Development, and Strategic Business Development at some of the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturers. In addition, as Quality System Management Representative for ISO9000, Mr. Karpel defined the elements for success to achieve the first ISO Certification of a U.S. subsidiary of a Japanese Semiconductor company. ”

Mr. Karpel’s experience in High Tech Marketing, Sales and Strategic programs uniquely qualifies him to drive Reynard Corporation’s efforts to increase market penetration both at key customers as well as in new markets. “I am looking forward to expanding Reynard Corporation’s role in the optics market,” said Mr. Karpel, “and I am eager to work with both our current and prospective customers.  My goal is to form and enhance the business future for both Reynard Corporation and our business stakeholders.”

About Reynard Corporation
Established in 1984, Reynard Corporation designs and manufactures custom precision thin film optical products for a global customer base, both military and commercial.  In-house operation capabilities include design, fabrication, photolithography, coating, and sub-assembly for a one-stop solution.  Contact our Sales Department for further information (949)366-8866, sales@reynardcorp.com or for a free optical reference and product catalog, or visit our webpage for online ordering and reference at http://www.reynardcorp.com

Military Coatings on Galvo Mirrors

Reynard Corporation, a leading global supplier of optical components and thin film coatings announces high precision coatings Galvanometer mirrors.

Galvo mirrors are used in various laser system applications such as scanners, bar code readers, sweeping remote sensors, marking systems, and laser light shows. A mirror is modulated on it centered axis, causing a static laser beam to scan in a one-dimensional orientation. Adding a second Galvo mirror allows for scanning in two dimensions. For example, the first scans in an X-orientation across a single line, while the second mirror allows for Y-orientation movement. With a synchronized X-Y controller, any continuous geometric shape can be realized.

Mirrors are manufactured using most any substrate, but are most commonly made from BK-7, fused silica or silicon. With our CNC machining capabilities, we can shape these Galvanometer mirror substrates to suit any application. The substrates are then coated with a highly reflective protected metal or multi-layer dielectric tuned for the required wavelength band and application.  Our Galvo mirror coatings can achieve reflectivity of greater than 99.9% and are able to withstand the most rigid durability requirements per military specifications - including Temperature/Humidity and Salt Fog requirements per Mil-C-48497A.

“Galvo mirrors are a perfect fit for our highly-durable reflective coating designs. Since application environments can range from ambient and controlled to harsh military conditions, one can be assured that our coatings will function as designed” says Forrest Reynard, President of Reynard Corporation.
About Reynard Corporation
Established in 1984, Reynard Corporation designs and manufactures precision thin film optical products for a global customer base, both military and commercial.  In-house operation capabilities include design, fabrication, photolithography, coating, and sub-assembly for a one-stop solution.  Contact us for a free optical reference and product catalog, or visit our webpage for online ordering and reference at http://www.reynardcorp.com.

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Indium Arsenide

Reynard Corporation, a leading global supplier of optical components and custom thin film coatings announces the addition of polished and coated indium arsenide (InAs) to its list of manufacturing capabilities.

InAs combines the refractive index profile of silicon with a short-wavelength blocking range broader than germanium.  Reynard Corporation routinely manufactures InAs windows with surface qualities approaching 10-5 per MIL-PRF-13830.  Substrates can be coated and verified to meet any customer spectral requirement from room temperature to 80K.  Coatings are routinely verified to pass the adhesion, humidity, and moderate abrasion requirements of MIL-C-48497A.

Key characteristics:
. Transmission edge is 3.1um at 80K (cryogenic)
. Transmission edge is 3.8um at 298K (room temperature)
. Refractive index is comparable to silicon in the 3-5 ?m and 8-12?m spectral bands
. Complete blocking below 3.0um due to natural material absorption

Applications:
. Cryogenic filters for remote sensing
. Laser limiter
. IR imaging, single band and multi band

The benefit of InAs is that it enables infrared optical system designers to explore the trade space between improved system performance and allowable manufacturing tolerances.  The extended blocking range offered by InAs enables the production of high performance, fully-blocked filters in the 3-5um and 8-12um spectral bands. In comparison to classical approaches, InAs based thin-film coatings require fewer layers to meet out-of-band blocking specifications while maintaining superior in-band transmission.

“Using InAs instead of the more commonly known IR materials can reduce optical component production costs which results in lower system costs with improved optical performance” says Forrest Reynard, President of Reynard Corporation.

Eliminating “dig” defects is of paramount importance for filters used above focal plane arrays (FPA’s) as such defects render blind any underlying pixels.  Samples manufactured by Reynard Corporation have been verified to approach 10-5 per MIL-PRF-13830.
About Reynard Corporation
Established in 1984, Reynard Corporation designs and manufactures precision thin film optical products for a global customer base, both military and commercial.  In-house operation capabilities include design, fabrication, photolithography, coating, and sub-assembly for a one-stop solution.  Contact our Sales Department for further information (949)366-8866, info@reynardcorp.com or for a free optical reference and product catalog, or visit our webpage for online ordering and reference at http://www.reynardcorp.com

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