Hello guys, i was having a discussion with my team about a tech - business we are trying to build which has an App. We're presently sourcing for funds and investors.
So we approached some interesting big prospects and we realized they actually want a larger share of the business if they're to be funding it of which we reluctantly declined as we are kind of desperate to make it happen as soon as possible.
To my surprise after some months of ending our meeting with them, I was called by one of the decisions makers of the of Organization (so we had), he was sounding really friendly and all convincing, telling me he likes our guts however nobody would want to fund our business proposition without having the lion share as we have no capacity to make any financial contributions yet and should there be any need for more funding during implementation that all the risk would be on them.
He told me the call was confidential as he is just concerned as a brother who likes to associate with struggling entrepreneurs being one himself.
Summarily that call was mainly to encouraged me to take the offer as he said their CEO seem to be interested in the idea and would be willing to invest if we agree on their terms %
I came to Nairaland to hear for your views and to seek your advice. I left out the ridiculous percentage they offered us in order not to interfere with your candid views.

So my question is.. Which should worth more in %percentage, the business idea or the financial investment? What ratio of percentage do you think is ideal for both parties?

Please pardon my grammatical blunders . Merci beaucoup!

Non is more important than the other.Without ideas there will be nothing to fund,without funds ideas are very likely to remain as ideas/dreams.It is the primary responsibility of the Entreprenuer to find sources of funding for the idea.Either take the offer or roll your sleeves and start building organically(slow,steady and very hard work)
Kindly note that 1% of something is better than 100% of nothing!!!
My honest opinion.

KingofHearts:

Kindly note that 1% of something is better than 100% of nothing!!!
My honest opinion.

Hmmm ... Really, Thank you for the suggestion all the same.

In business the man bringing the money is the king.

The idea mean nothing without funding.

Millions of people have beta ideas.

Accept their deal sharply.

You still dey think am?.

Its normal.

Eg.Rec label deal of 90/10 is perfect for any artist.