{"id":110,"date":"2020-04-13T16:58:41","date_gmt":"2020-04-13T16:58:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ancstockinvestments.com\/blog\/?p=110"},"modified":"2021-11-04T19:36:12","modified_gmt":"2021-11-04T18:36:12","slug":"what-investors-look-for-in-an-entrepreneur-4-basic-things","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ancstockinvestments.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/13\/what-investors-look-for-in-an-entrepreneur-4-basic-things\/","title":{"rendered":"The 4 Basic Things Every Investor Looks for in an Entrepreneur"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What exactly do investors look for in an entrepreneur?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I know so many of you have been asking yourselves this same question. Today, I want us to take a look at what every investor looks for in an entrepreneur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At every pitching event I attend, no matter how much the entrepreneur puts in during pitching, there are basically four things I look for. 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They each have what moves them to pull out their wallets and hand you some banknotes for your business. At the core, here&#8217;s a list of what investors look for in every entrepreneur who needs their money:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1) Passion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the face of failure, <a href=\"https:\/\/youpreneur.com\/why-passion-is-essential-to-entrepreneurship-and-building-a-thriving-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"passion keeps you going (opens in a new tab)\">passion keeps you going<\/a>. Remember, determination only comes with that willingness to move, and that willingness is driven by passion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ancstockinvestments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8152-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"What Investors Look for in an Entrepreneur: The 4 Basic Things\" class=\"wp-image-80 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ancstockinvestments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8152-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/ancstockinvestments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8152-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ancstockinvestments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8152-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ancstockinvestments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8152-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ancstockinvestments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8152-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/ancstockinvestments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8152-1200x1800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ancstockinvestments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8152-1980x2970.jpg 1980w, https:\/\/ancstockinvestments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8152-scaled.jpg 1707w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 683px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 683\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When a leader is passionate about the goals the company is pursuing, that passion often motivates other team members in the company to be passionate about carrying out their tasks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you are out meeting potential investors, that passion will show, and being able to get your vision across with this enthusiasm will have a lasting impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2) Opportunistic&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Understand that life opens up opportunities for everyone. You either take them or you remain afraid of taking them.\u00a0Being opportunistic is a huge trait to have for any entrepreneur. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not about taking unnecessary risks or moving into territories, sectors, or markets you have no experience in. Instead, it\u2019s about being able to locate and capitalize on opportunities that are available in the marketplaces you know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, the opportunities will be outside of those markets, and whether you look to try and take advantage of them or not is down to a separate trait: your willingness and ability to adapt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Investors believe your level of flexibility has a lot to do with you grasping any opening that comes your way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/ancstockinvestments.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/10\/how-establish-build-your-business-credit-score-module-one\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"How to Establish and Build Your Business Credit Score: Module One (opens in a new tab)\">How to Establish and Build Your Business Credit Score: Module One<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3) Depth of skills<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adaptation in a startup founder is key. The entrepreneur is going to have to wear a number of hats and cut across multiple sections of a business. This can be exhausting, but it shows true commitment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ancstockinvestments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/One-Less-Hat-to-Wear-for-Entrepreneurs-v3.jpg\" alt=\"What Investors Look for in an Entrepreneur: The 4 Basic Things\" class=\"wp-image-1129 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ancstockinvestments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/One-Less-Hat-to-Wear-for-Entrepreneurs-v3.jpg 560w, https:\/\/ancstockinvestments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/One-Less-Hat-to-Wear-for-Entrepreneurs-v3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ancstockinvestments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/One-Less-Hat-to-Wear-for-Entrepreneurs-v3-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 560\/560;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To some, it comes naturally. They can put themselves in a situation and adapt to their immediate environment. They can look for opportunities that are not in their comfort zones and know how to approach them.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An entrepreneur with a broad depth of skill across multiple sectors is one thing all startups need and that is what investors are looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4) Charismatic&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Being a charismatic entrepreneur opens many doors for you in the world of business. People unsurprisingly flock to the charismatic leaders of the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although being likable is not necessarily a key trait for a business owner and entrepreneur to have, due to the fact that at some point in their careers as entrepreneurs, they will need to make tough decisions in order to put the business first, it\u2019s easy to understand why charisma is important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ancstockinvestments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/attitude-plus-approach-e1442321929992-1024x609.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-114 lazyload\" width=\"586\" height=\"298\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 586px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 586\/298;\" \/><figcaption>Networking as key for Investment <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Being charismatic can give you the power to motivate the team around you, which is essential for successful business leadership. And there is no doubt that when meeting investors, that charisma will have an effect (provided the business idea is a good one).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Obtaining investment as an entrepreneur is a dream come true. I am not saying if you don\u2019t have one of these traits, then you won\u2019t be investable. No! That\u2019s definitely not the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a host of other things investors take into consideration, many of which are not even related to the entrepreneurs themselves. For example, an investor looks at the people behind the idea as the key to growth. You simply can\u2019t build the business alone and as such, they ask: \u201cwho are you working with?\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter how skilled you may be, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/270515\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"build a team (opens in a new tab)\">build a team<\/a> if you\u2019re serious about raising funds from investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, you know exactly what investors look for in an entrepreneur before investing in their business ideas. Which of these traits do you possess as an entrepreneur? 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