Do I pay a fee to present?
No. There are no fees for an entrepreneur to apply or present.
Does HALO invest as a group? As a fund?
HALO does not invest as a group. Each member makes their own decision to invest and writes a check to the company.
What's the typical size of an investment?
It varies, of course. It depends on how attractive your company is. HALO can often raise $500k or more on its own. If you're a very attractive opportunity then one or more of our venture capital affiliates may decide to invest alongside us; that's when funding can grow to $1 M, $2M, or more.
Does HALO invest outside of Indiana?
No, not usually. We invest in deals close to home.
I hear that "HALO brings more than just money"...
Yes, we do and you'll need more than just our money. Depending on the circumstances we can sit on your board of directors or perhaps we could meet with you on a regular basis and discuss your progress toward the next milestones. We can help you solve problems. We frequently make connections to key clients or vendors to help make sales and reduce the cost of goods. Keep in mind that many angel investors have time on their hands and enjoy the satisfactions of being involved in a successful startup; they've done it before and they'll contribute their significant expertise to assisting you with your challenges.
What does it cost me to get funded by HALO?
Time and effort, only. There's no fee to apply or present. You will be dedicating much time and effort to present, but that just adds up to a few days each month. It will involve the time of the most senior people in your company; there's no such thing as the CEO delegating fund raising to his CFO. Investors will want to hear the pitch directly from the founder. Time becomes more critical during the due diligence process, that's when the investors will hand you a list of questions; it'll take considerable time to prepare your responses and successfully navigate the due diligence process.
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