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A Discussion with Ryan Springer — Founding Partner at the Investment firm Midnight Venture Partners
Ryan Springer, a founding partner at Midnight Venture Partners, discusses what emerging brands should prepare before approaching investors. He explains what he looks for in a business and its founder, how to approach an investor and how to choose an investment partner.
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Ryan SpringerFounding PartnerMidnight Venture Partners
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Ryan Springer brings an investor’s perspective to raising money for a small, emerging or challenger brand. A founding partner at Midnight Venture Partners, he discusses the checklist a founder should consider before seeking investment and what he looks for before committing capital.
The conversation also considers the founder’s side of the relationship. Ryan offers recommendations on evaluating an investment partner and approaching a potential investor, alongside his assessment of the brand and the person building it.
Topics covered
The investor’s assessment
What Ryan looks for in a brand and its founder before making a financial commitment.
Choosing a partner
What a brand owner should look for in an investor and how to approach the conversation.
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