Anyone trying to start a company and raise money has heard of the valley of death, and there are a multitude of efforts nationwide to bridge that gap between the need for early stage capital and its availability.
In Minnesota, the Minnesota Angel Network (MNAN) is trying to do its part in helping connect fledgling companies with capital. The group, which was formed last August, functions as much as an accelerator for young companies as it does as a screening tool for angel investors. The goal is to select worthy startups looking to raise between $50,000 and $4.5 million, and put them through an educational program that will fill the holes in their business plans and get them ready to face the big, bad world of fundraising.
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