Main issues of startup funding

This article defines the concept of «startup», describes the main criteria for this type of company and the stages of the startup's life cycle. The authors provide answers to the most relevant issues related to attracting investments by startup projects. They analyze the difference in the rounds of investments, explain how the goals setting by the startup management to select and attract specific investors can be diverse. In order to gain access on Russian and foreign investment market, startups should meet investors' requirements and expectations which are cited.