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• Challenges To Convergence And Meaning In Social Media
  Social Media Convergence taught by Alvin Donovan
  Published 07Apr2012, viewed 191 times

• The Five Keys To Being A Good Parent
  Alvin Donovan Equity Partners Fund SPC
  Published 05Apr2012, viewed 139 times

• Death Spirals and Toxic Converts
  The term Death Spiral funding became popular in the late 1980's and early 1990's. It is a term used to describe a convertible security that converts at a discount to the market price at the time of conversion, but HAS NO FLOOR PRICE PROTECTION.
  Published 15Jun2011, viewed 232 times

• Special Private Placement Agreement ("SPPA")
  Special Private Placement Agreement ("SPPA") is an funding structure used by publicly-traded companies in many countries to raise additional capital by selling shares without making a formal offering of its securities to the market. The investor agrees to privately purchase up to a maximum number of shares to be offered by the Company, usually over a two or three year period.
  Published 05Jun2011, viewed 555 times

• The Solution To The Diminishing Computer Screen Challenge
  Alvin Donovan presents a simple yet elegant solution to the opportunity of reading your email on a hand held device.
  Published 23Sep2010, viewed 354 times

• The Simple Yet Elegant Solution To What Is Killing Us
  Alvin Donovan presents a simple solution to the pollution and traffic problems of today.
  Published 22Sep2010, viewed 342 times

• Why Zimbabwe is Considered the Sleeping Tiger of Africa
  Seasoned institutional investor gives you the benefit of his wisdom from professionally investing over 25 years. Some surprising tips and guidelines criteria are presented which can help you to learn how to raise capital as inexpensively as possible for your company
  Published 14Aug2010, viewed 642 times

• Why Nigeria Could Soon Become the Biggest Economy in Africa
  Seasoned institutional investor gives you the benefit of his wisdom from professionally investing over 25 years. Some surprising tips and guidelines criteria are presented which can help you to learn how to raise capital as inexpensively as possible for your company
  Published 31Jul2010, viewed 340 times

• Tips on Venture Capital Deal Terms- Part One
  Before we discuss deal terms, let's discuss when you should ask potential investors about "deal terms". This applies to Hedge Funds, as well as private equity firms and venture capital firms. I always recommend that my clients prepare a separate Executive Summary to save them time screening potential investors and to protect some of their confidential information.
  Published 20May2010, viewed 568 times

• Venture Capital Tips
  The most important of my Venture Capital Tips is to have a solid and effective Business Plan, if you are a start-up or development stage company. Of course, just a good business plan is not going to get you funding. But once you have their attention, then comes time to put on your game face and negotiate. Show confidence and expertise in your field.
  Published 17May2010, viewed 710 times

• Capital Raising Tips
  Raising Capital is one of the largest hurdles development stage and microcap companies have to overcome. One of the most common funding tools they have at their disposal is Private Placement Funding for Raising Capital. Hedge Funds have funding many microcap public and private companies billions of dollars over the years in private placement funding.
  Published 15May2010, viewed 544 times

• Preparing an Effective Business Plan to Raise Capital
  Preparing an effective Business Plan is the first step to raising venture capital. If done properly it will take a good deal of time and effort to get the job done properly. Don't rush through this step in the process, otherwise the months you spend meeting with angel investors and venture capital sources will be a waste of time, effort and money.
  Published 14May2010, viewed 650 times

• How Investment Banks Work and Operate
  First, let's look at who Investment Bankers are so you can understand what makes them tick. Most Investment Bankers are former retail stock brokers who started out on Wall Street with some of the major Brokerage Firms. There job was basically to sign up as many accounts as possible and buy and sell stocks for clients. From there they moved up to the Investment Banking department of these firms.
  Published 28Apr2010, viewed 534 times

• Hedge Funds as a Source of Capital
  Seasoned institutional investor gives you the benefit of his wisdom from professionally investing over 25 years. Some surprising tips and guidelines criteria are presented which can help you to learn how to raise capital as inexpensively as possible for your company
  Published 10May2010, viewed 902 times

• Equity Line Funding
  Equity Line Funding - is a funding structure that has been used by hedge funds for the past ten years or so to provide funding to small and large companies looking to raise capital. It can be used by small or large companies and can be used in the United States, Asia, Europe and Australia. Its use has been widespread and seems to be growing.
  Published 06May2010, viewed 1076 times

• Understanding First Round FInancing
  It is important to understand First Round Financing terms and conditions that your investor will likely use in structuring their investment in your company. There are different nuances to consider depending on whether you are talking with a PIPE Fund , private equity firm, angel investors, or hedge fund investors. These investors tend to use different structures and even have different exit strategies.
  Published 05May2010, viewed 471 times

• PIPE Funds
  There have been a number of PIPE Funds that have gained notoriety over the years because of the gains they have been able to attain with this strategy. It is now categorized as a separate hedge fund strategy along with others like long only, long/short market neutral, special situations, emerging markets and distressed equity. The strategy is also sometimes referred to as "Reg D" which is short for "Regulation D".
  Published 04May2010, viewed 722 times

• Tips On Venture Capital Deal Terms - Part Two
  I will be discussing Venture Capital Deal Terms from two different perspectives, Business Venture Capital and Angel Funding. As I go through each subject below I will point out the nuances of dealing with each type of investor. Some of the differences are minor others are significant. Keep in mind that not all investors fit the same mold.
  Published 03May2010, viewed 627 times

• Hedge Fund Formation
  As a result of state and federal regulatory issues, Hedge Fund Formation has become more complex over the years. Going back just 10 years, most of the investing public knew very little about hedge funds. Now, with the internet, as well as heightened interest on the subject, anyone can find large amounts of information on these once secretive investment vehicles.
  Published 02May2010, viewed 718 times

• How to Raise Capital for Private Companies Using a Pass Through Investment Structure
  Many institutional investors only invest into listed public companies. A Pass Through Investment Structure is an ideal mechanism to fund certain private companies.
  Published 30Apr2010, viewed 439 times

• How to Raise Capital for Private Companies
  Seasoned institutional investor gives you the benefit of his wisdom from professionally investing over 25 years. Some surprising tips and guidelines criteria are presented which can help you to learn how to raise capital as inexpensively as possible for your company
  Published 27Apr2010, viewed 567 times

• The Chinese Mainland SME Arena
  Seasoned Chinese SME expert gives you the benefit of his wisdom from dealing in the Chinese SME arena.
  Published 12Mar2010, viewed 601 times

• How to raise capital with a Deutsche Bourse Listing
  Seasoned institutional investor gives you the benefit of his wisdom from professionally investing over 25 years. Some surprising tips and guidelines criteria are presented which can help you to learn how to raise capital with a Deutsche Bourse Listing.
  Published 12Mar2010, viewed 576 times

• How to raise capital with a Special Purpose Placement
  Seasoned institutional investor gives you the benefit of his wisdom from professionally investing over 25 years. Some surprising tips and guidelines criteria are presented which can help you to learn how to raise capital with a special purpose placement.
  Published 08Mar2010, viewed 596 times

• How to raise capital and be sure you get the money
  Seasoned institutional investor gives you the benefit of his wisdom from professionally investing over 25 years. Some surprising tips and guidelines criteria are presented which can help you to learn how to raise capital by following institutional investor guidelines.
  Published 01Mar2010, viewed 678 times

• How to raise capital as fast as possible
  Seasoned institutional investor gives you the benefit of his wisdom from professionally investing over 25 years. Some surprising tips and guidelines criteria are presented which can help you to learn how to raise capital as fast as possible for your company from institutional investors.
  Published 24Feb2010, viewed 549 times

• How to raise capital from institutional investors
  Seasoned institutional investor gives you the benefit of his wisdom from professionally investing over 25 years. Some surprising tips and guidelines criteria are presented which can help you to learn how to raise capital from institutional investors
  Published 16Feb2010, viewed 715 times

• How to raise capital without losing your shirt
  Seasoned institutional investor gives you the benefit of his wisdom from professionally investing over 25 years. Some surprising tips and guidelines criteria are presented which can help you to learn how to raise capital as inexpensively as possible for your company
  Published 16Feb2010, viewed 564 times

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