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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Electric City Angels Make First Investment
Electric City Angels Make First Investment Angel Group Gaining Traction in Anderson ANDERSON, S.C. – VentureSouth Tricounty (previously called Electric City Angels), Anderson’s angel investor group…
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Aiken Standard Reports on CSR Angels Inaugural Meeting
See the story here on the first meeting of Central Savannah River Angels
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VentureSouth Managing Director to Serve on Panel at Access to Capital Symposium
VentureSouth Managing Director to Serve on Panel at Access to Capital Symposium This lender-borrower workshop will address current lending practices SOUTH CAROLINA – VentureSouth…
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VentureSouth (fka SCAN) Featured in the Newberry Observer
View the Newberry Observer article here.
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Patent Attorney and Former Examiner with the US Patent & Trademark Office to Present to VentureSouth Groups
Patent Attorney and Former Examiner with the US Patent & Trademark Office to Present to SC Angel Network Groups Presentation to Highlight the Value…
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Matt Dunbar’s Conversation with John Livesay on The Successful Pitch podcast
Check out Matt Dunbar’s conversation with John Livesay on The Successful Pitch podcast, discussing what it takes to be an angel investor and the…
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Entegra Financial Corp. Elects R. Matt Dunbar to Board of Directors
Congrats to our own Matt Dunbar! Read all about Matt’s new appointment here: Entegra Financial Corp. Elects R. Matt Dunbar to Board of Directors
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VentureSouth Makes Three New Investments
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN) announced three new investments made by the organization’s statewide network of angel groups. SCAN, a professionally-managed…
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Portfolio companies continue great momentum
One of the most satisfying parts of angel investing is being able to celebrate the successes of our portfolio companies – particularly those that…
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A Conversation with VentureSouth Managing Director, Charlie Banks
Charlie Banks talks with Midlands Biz about what VentureSouth does and the importance of entrepreneurship and giving back. To view this interview, please click…
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VentureSouth-wide investments begin with ActivEd
VentureSouth exists to encourage collaboration between angel investors across our state. Our goal is to fund fully our best early stage companies – so…
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Spartanburg Angels: momentum and education
GSA Business was kind enough to help us spread the word that Spartanburg has embraced its new angel group – Spartanburg Angels. We are…