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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Tips for reviewing the campaign page
Just in case you’re new to all this, (“this” meaning dropping angel investments like a boss) we thought we’d give a few tips on…
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How Small Business Raise Campaigns Work
Growing up, I always enjoyed reading Calvin and Hobbes, a comic series by Bill Watterson. There were comic strips where Calvin would ask his…
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How to raise money for your non-sexy business
Asking someone for money is rarely fun and almost never easy. But if you’re trying to grow your business then you’ll almost always reach…
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How to tell an investing expert from a non-expert
Investing can be complex. Building a smart investment strategy and risk management discipline takes work. But an investor is only deemed an expert based…
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Social Capital – What is it and why should you care?
Around here, we often say Vicinity is where financial capital meets social capital. Well, if you say something often enough, you should probably stop…
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An Adrenaline Junkie’s Guide To Analyzing Risk
Welcome to an adrenaline junkie’s guide to analyzing risk. I wouldn’t blame you if you closed your laptop immediately and walked away. But thanks…
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What do Angel investors look for in small businesses?
Angel investor. Probably the coolest title in the investing world. This moniker belongs to high net worth individuals who financially back a business, usually…
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Nomads Can’t Grow Gardens
It’s no secret. Whether we’re talking attention spans or investing strategies, we live in an age of short-sightedne… oh look! Bitcoin! Everybody wants to…
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Crowdfunding with Covid [Regulatory Update]
The investment crowdfunding industry is not losing any steam even during…well, you know… the feverish elephant in the room with a dry cough. Though…
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Unicorns & Workhorses
Did you know that drinking from the horn of a unicorn might protect you from stomach trouble, epilepsy, or poison? This mythological horned horse/goat…
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ICP, USP, and PMF: Business Acronyms for Investors
Business acronyms can frustrate new investors. Vicinity is here to help. Read this article and discover the power of ICP, USP, and PMF.
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A Modern Day Braveheart Has 5 Reasons To Buy Local
There’s nothing like the Upstate highlands. A green canopy of trees covers the Appalachian slopes like a blanket over the body of an old…
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Shark Bites and Angel Exits
Read Managing Director Matt Dunbar’s article in the Upstate Business Journal here. Shark Bites and Angel Exits If you like sports or technology or…
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VentureSouth proud to be at the forefront of the “Emergence of Small Town Investing”
Recognition of effort and impact is always nice – especially when that recognition is in Forbes. VentureSouth is proud to be overcoming the challenges…
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VentureSouth announces partnership to form the Lowcountry Angel Network
VentureSouth is delighted to announce that it is working with Josh Silverman of Jericho Advisors in Charleston to launch VentureSouth Charleston. The group will…
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VentureSouth announces the Spartanburg Angel Network
VentureSouth is delighted to be partnering with the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce to launch VentureSouth Spartanburg / Spartanburg Angel Network. Thanks to the…
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Asheville Angels continues its flying start
Congratulations to our partners in Asheville on the continued impressive start to Asheville Angels. First investment under their belt in a great local company…
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VentureSouth groups “help start-ups learn to fly”
The efforts of VentureSouth’s (fka SCAN) groups continue to gain attention as their impact grows. The Greenville News did a great job explaining VentureSouth…
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VentureSouth groups go from strength to strength
Affiliates of SCAN continue to get stronger, larger, and more effective – and South Carolina is beginning to appreciate the importance of having an…
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Top 10 Angels Sends a Strong Signal for SC
Matt Dunbar writes about the top 10 angels sending a strong signal for SC here. Top 10 Angels Sends a Strong Signal for SC…
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UCAN Ranked in Top 10 Angel Groups!
UCAN is very honored to be listed among the top 10 angel groups in the US according to CBInsights! This is a great testament…
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UCAN Portfolio Co. AuditFile in Wall Street Journal
UCAN Portfolio Company AuditFile was featured in a recent Wall Street Journal article for their $3M in funding from angels and VCs. Congrats…
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Asheville Angel group launches in partnership with VentureSouth
Asheville’s forward-thinking economic develop teams take the lead in helping Asheville companies grow by helping to increase the availability of early stage angel investment…
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Endangered Angels?
Managing Director Matt Dunbar talks about the new federal rules that could strike devastating blows to startup capital. Read about it here. Endangered Angels In…