Vicinity Views
News, education and insights on investing in public offerings through the Vicinity platform and private early-stage offerings with VentureSouth.
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Profits, and Losses, and EBITDA…oh my!
One of the main financial statements you can use to analyze a business is the Profit and Loss statement (aka the income statement, the…
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“Going local” is more than buying a cup of coffee
I’m the type who turns buying apples into an arduous process. I’ll skeptically compare the fifty-cent difference between apples, assuming the proper scrutiny stance:…
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Investor Insights: Prophets and Pro Formas
Before we talk about the future, let’s mention a bit about the past. Business owners, sales leaders, finance executives and other stakeholders are all…
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The Who Economy
I’ll never forget pitching two angel investors with my first fully thought-out business plan. I’ve always been a dreamer, a creator, and an aspiring…
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Investor Insights: Debt vs. Equity Investments
First, the disclaimer: If you can’t afford to lose 100% of your investment, then you shouldn’t invest – hard stop. Now the TLDR: When…
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I Invested Local with Reg CF! Now what?
Two weeks ago, we discussed some reasons to invest local via the JOBS Act and Reg CF. Last week, we answered how to invest…
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Investor Insights: Robinhood & Vicinity
If we’re talking about new and innovative ways to invest, we have to talk about Robinhood. Robinhood has become synonymous with the democratization of…
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How do I invest in small businesses?
Let’s be honest for a moment. When we eat out, 99% of us (disclaimer: fake stat we made up) don’t go beyond leaving a…
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Investor Insights: Investor Accreditation
So, what’s an accredited investor anyway? Are you one? Does it matter? As to the first question, it’s pretty simple. An accredited investor is…
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Reasons to Invest Local with Regulation Crowdfunding
If you’ve read our stuff before, you know Regulation Crowdfunding provides a new-to-you business investment opportunity. An avenue to invest local that has been…
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Time Travel, Reg CF, And The Justice League
When you hear the term “crowdfunding for small business,” it might sound like a recent phenomenon. But put aside Reg CF and tech startups…
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How can I increase cash flow as a small business?
Spreadsheets, bookkeeping, cash flows, balance sheets, financial statements…it’s tough to manage your finances as a small business. You may be a passionate owner with…
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VentureSouth’s latest investments – Crowdr and Target
VentureSouth is pleased to announce its latest investments. Thanks to the Moultrie News, Charleston RBJ, and others for helping to publicize the exciting news…
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The “GOOGLE” fundraising approach
As the Upstate Business Journal discussed last week, tech startups face an uphill funding battle in the Upstate. Can’t argue with that: raising early…
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The Latest Trends in Angel and Venture Capital
View article here. Amid the madness of March and signs of spring, it’s also time for two other important milestones on the calendar for…
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Crowdr.tv Q&A session on “tips for angel investors”
I just did my first “Crowdrcast“. It was a lot of fun! Our SCAN angel groups have seen pitches from over 230 companies, and…
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VentureSouth (fka SCAN) to Partner with Grand Strand Technology Council to Sponsor Angel Investing Seminar and Pitch Night
See story from The Sun here. Myrtle Beach, S.C. – SCAN is thrilled to be partnering with the Grand Strand Technology Council, Coastal Carolina, 5th T Innovation,…
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Two Capital Angels Named to Columbia Business Monthly’s List of 50 Most Influential People
View Columbia Business Magazine’s list of 50 Most Influential People here. Columbia, S.C. – VentureSouth (fka SCAN) is thrilled to recognize SCAN Co-Founder and Managing Director…
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VentureSouth announces record 2015 results
View story from Upstate Business Journal here. — VentureSouth (fka SCAN) is pleased today to announce its record results for 2015. Last year the organization…
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Spartanburg Angels Leads VentureSouth’s Investment in Local Company Atlas Organics
See story from Spartanburg Herald Journal here. See story from GSA Business here. SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN) is pleased to…
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VentureSouth (fka SCAN) and CSR Angels to Speak at North Augusta Chamber Business Power Lunch
COLUMBIA, S.C. – VentureSouth (fka SCAN) and Central Savannah River Angels (CRS Angels) are thrilled to be featured at the upcoming North Augusta Chamber’s Business Power Lunch. The…
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SC Angel Network and Palmetto Angel Fund Invest in Charleston-based PharmRight Corporation
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN) is pleased to announce a new investment made by the organization’s statewide groups of angel investors,…
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Upstate Carolina Angel Network and Palmetto Angel Fund Invest in Greenville Startup TipHive
Greenville, S.C. – The Upstate Carolina Angel Network (UCAN) and The Palmetto Angel Fund are pleased to announce the closing of an investment in local…
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Capital Angels and Palmetto Angel Fund Invest in SC-based PharmRight Corporation
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Capital Angels, the Midland’s angel investor group that is part of the statewide South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN), and The Palmetto Angel…