Investor value ranked by actual value: 1. Raise your next round for you through their connections, brand and signal by leading existing round. 2. Industry re

Investor value ranked by actual value: 1. Raise your next round for you through their connections, brand and signal by leading existing round. 2. Industry relationships to get you key partnerships, deals, or acquisition. 3. Recruit key executives from successful companies in same industry or similar biz model.