Jumpstart Inc.

In 2012, 108 Northeast Ohio companies raised $212 million in equity capital from angel and venture capitalists to grow their businesses. Still, the process of raising capital is a struggle for many, if not most, entrepreneurs. Imagine convincing potential investors—especially ones you don’t know—to put money into your company above other opportunities. It requires, among other things, technique, a strong business model and confidence.JumpStart's Samantha Fryberger sat down with a succesful fundraiser (Onshift CEO Mark Woodka) and an investor (Karen Spilizewski of Rivervest Venture Partners) to to find out what else it takes to get the money your company needs to grow.